1 Wednesday 21st June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 43 Races on Wednesday 21st June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Ripon, 7 races at Wexford, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:35 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (1/1 +20%) Courtland	1/1(+20%)	(3) Courtland 1/1, Took well to chasing with Ffos Las and Newton Abbot win in summer 2021. Well below par in 4 starts last season but took advantage of reduced mark with plenty in hand over C&D last month and remains well treated up 6 lb.
2 2nd (1) (8/1 -45%) Bagheera Ginge	8/1(-45%)	(1) Bagheera Ginge 8/1, Steadily progressive over hurdles last term, scoring at Stratford and Newton Abbot. Shaped as if amiss sent chasing at Kempton but would have been a clear second had he completed at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago. Player if none the worse.
3 3rd (2) (4/1 +27%) Herewegohoney	4/1(+27%)	(2) Herewegohoney 4/1, Made a winning chase debut at Catterick in November but pulled up in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, soft) following month. Back on track after 5 months off when second at Stratford. albeit outbattled. Headgear now applied.
4 4th (5) (4/1 -33%) Friary Rock	4/1(-33%)	(5) Friary Rock 4/1, Made a winning return at Perth (20.1f, good) and backed that up with a decent third at Market Rasen. Every chance he will be bang there again.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (11/1 +8%) Somekindofstar	11/1(+8%)	(4) Somekindofstar 11/1, Made a winning start for current yard at Warwick in September and he shaped well after 5 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f). Disappointed at Huntingdon since though might have found that run coming too soon.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

An impressive winner over course and distance last month, the Peter Bowen-trained COURTLAND appears to have been handed a decent opportunity to follow up from 6lb higher. Herewegohoney merits consideration following her recent Stratford second, especially with first-time cheekpieces being a potential source of improvement. Friary Rock can chase the pair home ahead of Somekindofstar, while Bagheera Ginge needs more to be involved.

COURTLAND took advantage of his reduced mark over C&D last month and the manner of that success suggests he can defy a 6 lb rise. Friary Rock has made a good start to the season so is feared most.

With cheekpieces on for the first time, HEREWEGOHONEY could prove the answer.

13:50 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (2.5/1 -43%) Lochnaver	2.5/1(-43%)	(5) Lochnaver 2.5/1, C&D winner. 13/2, good second of 6 in handicap at this course (11.1f, firm) 7 days ago, having benefit of enterprising ride. Shortlist material. Hamilton regular (dual winner); back to form when narrowly beaten over 1m3f here last week.
2 2nd (1) (12/1 +14%) Desert Quest	12/1(+14%)	(1) Desert Quest 12/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 33/1). Off 8 months. Likely to need the outing. Four career wins, including over C&D (August 2021); first start since last October..
3 3rd (3) (8.5/1 -6%) Great Colaci	8.5/1(-6%)	(3) Great Colaci 8.5/1, Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good, 18/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Veteran; hasn't threatened in three starts since returning from a lengthy absence..
4 4th (8) (22/1 +12%) Oot Ma Way	22/1(+12%)	(8) Oot Ma Way 22/1, First run since leaving Iain Jardine when last of 8 in handicap (22/1) at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Something to prove. Dual purpose type; didn't make much of an impression at Ayr on first start for Jim Goldie..
5th 5th (2) (8/1 -7%) Yakhabar	8/1(-7%)	(2) Yakhabar 8/1, Bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Ayr (13.1f, good) 44 days ago, slowly away. On a handy mark and looks the type to benefit from blinkers. Yet to win (0-9); has eased 2lb in the weights since finishing modest fourth at Ayr (1m5f).
6th 6th (7) (3.5/1 +0%) Buford	3.5/1(+0%)	(7) Buford 3.5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Encouragement drawn from most recent C&D second (good to firm) a fortnight ago; chance..
7th 7th (6) (7/1 +13%) Ghostly	7/1(+13%)	(6) Ghostly 7/1, C&D winner. Last of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Carlisle (11.2f, good) 30 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly and should feature in a thin race. Won this from a 4lb higher mark last year; far too keen when toiling at Carlisle latest..
8th 8th (4) (4.5/1 +63%) Persuer	4.5/1(+63%)	(4) Persuer 4.5/1, 12/1, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to firm). Off 8 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Tom Gretton. Hooded for 1st time. Hasn't been seen on the Flat for a long time and plenty to prove for new yard. Lowly weighted in newly applied hood on first start for Keith Dalgleish; interesting..

LTO Selection:

13:50 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

LOCHNAVER returned to form when collared late on in second here last Wednesday and Jim Goldie's mare, who is a dual course winner at this venue, looks the one to beat off 1lb lower. Buford ran one of his better races with a second-placed finish over C&D earlier in the month and rates as the chief threat off the same mark. Persuer may have been freshened up by a change of scenery and is another to note now trained by Keith Dalgleish.

Amie Waugh gave LOCHNAVER an excellent ride when runner-up here a week ago and, if she gets another easy lead, she should be hard to pass. Buford is in good order, so he's considered despite his quirks and Yakhabar is of interest in first-time blinkers.

Lochnaver is an obvious candidate, but a chance is taken on the interesting and lowly rated stable debutante PERSUER.

14:10 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (10/1 -100%) Dindin	10/1(-100%)	(3) Dindin 10/1, Scored at Wincanton in March and largely in good form since, third of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good) 12 days ago. Back up in trip and needs considering. Often runs well but 2-30 in Britain and vulnerable for win purposes.
2 2nd (9) (5/1 +64%) Deadly Missile	5/1(+64%)	(9) Deadly Missile 5/1, A winner between the flags but only poor form shown over hurdles and when fifth on his chasing bow in 3m Uttoxeter handicap last time. Lots more is required from 2 lb out of the handicap. Yet to threaten under rules but better effort on chasing/handicap debut latest.
3 3rd (6) (8/1 +6%) Reign Suepreme	8/1(+6%)	(6) Reign Suepreme 8/1, Point winner. Hasn't progressed as might have been hoped under Rules and was a remote fifth at Ffos Las last month. Tongue strap goes on for 1st time. 0-11 as a chaser and needs help from first-time tongue-strap.
4 4th (7) (4.5/1 +0%) Tom O'Roughley	4.5/1(+0%)	(7) Tom O'Roughley 4.5/1, C&D winner who shaped as if still in good form (in third) when unseated rider 4 out in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, good) 13 days ago. Can give a good account. Looked held when unseating latest but earlier Warwick win has worked out well.
5th 5th (10) (7.5/1 +63%) Justshortofabubble	7.5/1(+63%)	(10) Justshortofabubble 7.5/1, Long-standing maiden who came in a remote third in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good) 21 days ago. It's easy to look elsewhere. Maiden after 19 starts and heavy defeats in both chases.
6th 6th (11) (50/1 +24%) Chain Smoker	50/1(+24%)	(11) Chain Smoker 50/1, His sole win came in 2020 and only fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f, good) 13 days ago. Hard to make a case for from 10 lb out of the handicap. Not in great form and 10lb out of the handicap.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (4.5/1 +18%) Classic Concorde	4.5/1(+18%)	(2) Classic Concorde 4.5/1, Fair winning chaser for Andrew McNamara but off a year since only eighth in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f) on yard debut. Needs to hit the ground running back chasing. Four point wins in the recent season and on a fair mark back under rules.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (5.5/1 -10%) Getthepot	5.5/1(-10%)	(1) Getthepot 5.5/1, Won at Huntingdon in October but refused last at Fakenham next time. Looked rusty after 8 months off when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20.9f, good) 13 days ago. Can do better now. Tailed off on return from a break; needs to return to last year's best form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (7/1 +56%) Corrany	7/1(+56%)	(4) Corrany 7/1, 33/1, tenth of 14 in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, good) 54 days ago. Blinkers back on. It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2021. Not much in two runs this spring; now on a good mark; Sam Twiston-Davies on for first time.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (28/1 +58%) Baily Gorse	28/1(+58%)	(12) Baily Gorse 28/1, 25/1 and visored for 1st time, below-form third of 7 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, good) 13 days ago. Remains a maiden after 26 runs. 0-26 in career and tailed off in a visor latest; 10lb out of the weights.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

TOM O'ROUGHLEY was well in contention when unseating his rider at Ffos Las 13 days ago. The son of Yeats had notched up two wins from his last three prior to that, though, and it would be no surprise were he to make an immediate return to form. Dindin continues to run well so he must enter the reckoning, while recent wind surgery could spark an improved showing from Oceans Red.

OCEANS RED wasn't seen to best effect when fifth at Bangor last time out and this three-time scorer over fences is worth siding with to resume winning ways on the back of breathing surgery. Dindin is a reliable sort and seems sure to have a say, with C&D winner Tom O'Roughley another to consider in an open handicap.

Although yet to be placed, DEADLY MISSILE showed just enough on his chasing debut to be worth chancing.

14:20 Hamilton Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3.33/1 -33%) Sankari	3.33/1(-33%)	(1) Sankari 3.33/1, Winner at Thirsk in May. Creditable third of 7 in seller (3/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago, caught dying strides. Vulnerable to anything above average. Won Thirsk novice and good 3rd in Musselburgh seller latest; ought to go well again.
2 2nd (8) (8.5/1 -89%) Indication Spirit	8.5/1(-89%)	(8) Indication Spirit 8.5/1, Foaled March 23. €10,000 yearling, Magna Grecia filly. Half-sister to 9.5f/1¼m winner Invincible Soldier and 1m winner Wild Guess. Interesting newcomer for yard with another strong team of 2-y-os. Magna Grecia filly who is half-sister to 2 winners; in good hands and considered on debut.
3 3rd (5) (4.5/1 +40%) Whogoesthere	4.5/1(+40%)	(5) Whogoesthere 4.5/1, Foaled March 17. €30,000 yearling, Soldier's Call gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to useful 5f winner Queen of Desire out of smart 5f/6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Beyond Desire. Well worth a market check. Soldier's Call gelding who can't be discounted on his debut.
4 4th (2) (3/1 +40%) Alfa Moonstone	3/1(+40%)	(2) Alfa Moonstone 3/1, Winner at Catterick in May. Last of 9 in minor event (9/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back if she's to get competitive. Won at Catterick but last in 5f Beverley novice following month; she needs to bounce back.
5th 5th (3) (50/1 -100%) Dc Flyer	50/1(-100%)	(3) Dc Flyer 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 9 in minor event at Pontefract (5f, good to soft, 22/1) on debut 49 days ago, missing break. Gelded after. Hard to fancy. Last of nine in 5f Pontefract novice on his debut; gelded and big step forward needed.
6th 6th (4) (8/1 +20%) I'm Spartacus	8/1(+20%)	(4) I'm Spartacus 8/1, Foaled March 13. €12,000 foal, €26,000 yearling, Profitable colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Misterio and 2-y-o 5f winner Herakles. Dam 2-y-o 5.7f winner. Bred to have plenty of speed. This Profitable colt needs considering on his first run.
7th 7th (6) (12/1 -100%) Dear Mary	12/1(-100%)	(6) Dear Mary 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, fourth of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Could make presence felt if she takes another step forward. Fourth in 5f Carlisle maiden 20 days ago; can do better still so rates a player.
8th 8th (7) (6.5/1 -8%) Lady Showcasing	6.5/1(-8%)	(7) Lady Showcasing 6.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (5f, good to soft, 7/1) 20 days ago. Has plenty of speed and can't be discounted. Creditable fifth in maiden at Carlisle (5f) 20 days ago; she can't be discounted.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Hamilton Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

SANKARI has posted two creditable efforts in defeat since gaining a breakthrough success at Thirsk in May and the introduction of Brandon Wilkie's 7lb claim could see a return to winning ways for John Quinn's colt. Alfa Moonstone didn't appear to be up to class 2 level at Beverley recently but better is expected in these calmer waters. She could emerge as the main danger, ahead of fellow fillies Dear Mary and Lady Showcasing.

Those with experience don't set the bar very high, so it might be worth taking a chance on INDICATION SPIRIT to make a successful start given that she represents shrewd connections. I'm Spartacus is another notable newcomer and Sankari is likely to be involved.

Tim Easterby's Cable Bay filly DEAR MARY took a big step forward when fourth at Carlisle and can improve again to open her account here

14:30 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f - 26 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (9/1 +25%) Crimson Advocate	9/1(+25%)	(9) Crimson Advocate 9/1, Half-sister to smart US 6f/1m winner Money Moves. Dam US 2-y-o 5f-7f winner. Blinkered, much improved from debut when winning 11-runner non-graded event at Gulfstream in May by 3½ lengths, well away and making all. Likely to progress further. US filly who impressed in making all in new blinkers at Gulfstream; player.
2 2nd (25) (5/1 +23%) Relief Rally	5/1(+23%)	(25) Relief Rally 5/1, Kodiac sister to smart 6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Koropick. Provided her top yard with a winner from first juvenile runner of the season when beating Gaiden in novice at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) and followed up in good style at Salisbury, beating Juniper Berries by 1¾ lengths. Considered. Comes here 2-2 but is no certainty to confirm latest placings with Juniper Berries.
3 3rd (3) (2.75/1 +21%) Beautiful Diamond	2.75/1(+21%)	(3) Beautiful Diamond 2.75/1, £360,000 2-y-o, Twilight Son half-sister to 6f winner Brazen Idol. Dam once-raced half-sister to 6f-1m winner Steed and winning 2-y-o sprinters Wave Aside and Sabre, all useful. Booked ticket for this with an impressive debut success at Nottingham 2 weeks ago. Yard won this last year. Big shout. It was never in doubt at Nottingham and she's held in high regard by top 2yo trainer.
4 4th (17) (18/1 +18%) Juniper Berries	18/1(+18%)	(17) Juniper Berries 18/1, Made an impressive winning debut in 8-runner novice (4/1) at Bath (5f, good to soft). Took a while to settle when 1¾ lengths second to Relief Rally in class 3 event at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 34 days ago, so worth another chance. Impressed on debut and was too free when beaten at Salisbury; should settle better here.
5th 5th (14) (7/1 +30%) Got To Love A Grey	7/1(+30%)	(14) Got To Love A Grey 7/1, 52,000 gns Dark Angel half-sister to 3 winners. Dam useful 1m winner (including at 2 yrs). Looked potentially useful when justifying market confidence in style at Nottingham and showed plenty of speed and a fine attitude to follow up in listed race at York. Player for last year's winning stable. Professional in winning both races, the latest Listed; sure to be strong through the line.
6th 6th (11) (20/1 +20%) Flora Of Bermuda	20/1(+20%)	(11) Flora Of Bermuda 20/1, Close fourth at Sandown on debut and improved on that to finish 1¼ lengths second of 9 to Midnight Affair in class 2 event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, her rider opting to weave way through the pack while the winner made her ground down the outside. Open to further improvement. Looked unlucky not to win Beverley's Hilary Needler and could easily outrun her odds.
7th 7th (18) (40/1 +39%) Lady Pink Rose	40/1(+39%)	(18) Lady Pink Rose 40/1, 115,000 gns yearling, Showcasing filly. Sister to winner up to 6f Tilaawah and half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Shouldvebeenaring. Dam, 7f winner. Did too much too soon when second of 7 in maiden (10/11) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago. Looks stable third string. Odds-on 2nd to a fellow newcomer at Catterick; needed to win that to be given much chance.
8th 8th (1) (16/1 +0%) Balsam	16/1(+0%)	(1) Balsam 16/1, Wootton Bassett half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Stormy Antarctic (2-y-o 7f/1m winner) and useful 2-y-o 5f winner Al Johrah. Progressive form in France, winning 7-runner listed race at Vichy last time by ¾ length. Should progress further and not taken lightly. Appeared to take a significant forward step to win a Listed event in France last month.
9th 9th (21) (9/1 +10%) Midnight Affair	9/1(+10%)	(21) Midnight Affair 9/1, Dark Angel filly who confirmed debut promise to win class 2 event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Flora of Bermuda, well on top finish. Merits consideration. Clocked a good time in Beverley's Hilary Needler and that race always takes some winning.
10th 10th (10) (18/1 +18%) Cynane	18/1(+18%)	(10) Cynane 18/1, $250,000Y by Omaha Beach. 47/10, won 7-runner maiden at Belmont in good style by 2¾ lengths, soon leading and clear in straight. Will improve and US raiders always worthy of respect in this race. Bred for further but she looked sharp when winning at Belmont; hard to rule out.
11th 11th (27) (80/1 -21%) Thanksbutnothanks	80/1(-21%)	(27) Thanksbutnothanks 80/1, Ten Sovereigns filly who produced a promising first effort when second of 7 in C&D maiden. However, made hard work of landing the odds at Lingfield 18 days ago and looks up against it here. Second here before hitting the target at Lingfield; has a lot to find on the figures.
12th 12th (13) (40/1 +50%) Geologist	40/1(+50%)	(13) Geologist 40/1, 35,000 gns yearling, Territories filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Novak. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1¾m Pamona. Neck second of 12 to Onigiri in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 15/2) on debut 22 days ago. Plenty to find on form. This is a big ask after coming up short in Redcar maiden (6f, good to firm) won by Onigiri.
13th 13th (15) (40/1 -43%) Graceful Thunder	40/1(-43%)	(15) Graceful Thunder 40/1, €14,000 yearling, resold €68,000 yearling, £90,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey filly. Sister to 6f winner Almendares and half-sister to 6f/7f winner Unashamed. Dam 1m winner. 7/2, narrow winner of 9-runner novice at Sandown on debut, just holding on. That form is ordinary so easy to look elsewhere. Narrowly got the job done at Sandown but that form could have worked out a lot better.
14th 14th (19) (50/1 +0%) Launch	50/1(+0%)	(19) Launch 50/1, Promising ½-length second to Bated Moon in maiden at Cork (5f, soft, 16/1) on debut and similar form when 4¾ lengths third of 13 to Porta Fortuna in Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Bit to find. Two good runs in defeat, the latest in a Group 3; useful but she's no superstar.
15th 15th (4) (40/1 -82%) Betties Bay	40/1(-82%)	(4) Betties Bay 40/1, Cable Bay filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful winner up to 8.3f Loving Spirit. 14/1, promising second of 15 in maiden at Newbury (6f, firm) on debut 14 days ago, looking a threat before the winner asserted. Sure to improve but this is a difficult ask. Shaped with plenty of promise at Newbury but still likely to be outclassed.
16th 16th (12) (25/1 +38%) Gaiden	25/1(+38%)	(12) Gaiden 25/1, £65,000 yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 12.5f) Lustrous. Runner-up to Relief Rally in heavy-ground novice at Windsor and stepped up on that when length third of 9 to Got To Love A Grey in listed race at York. Stiffer track here will suit. Respected. Not far away in 5f races won by Relief Rally and Got To Love A Grey; needs to step up.
17th 17th (20) (150/1 +0%) Mariamne	150/1(+0%)	(20) Mariamne 150/1, Left debut form well behind switched to AW when winning 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 4/1). Further improvement when ½-length second to Thanksbutnothanks in novice (6/1) at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago but very hard to make a case for at this level. Unable to repel Thanksbutnothanks at Lingfield and unlikely to be up to this.
18th 18th (24) (40/1 -43%) Princess Chizara	40/1(-43%)	(24) Princess Chizara 40/1, 65,000 gns 2-y-o, Cotai Glory filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner out of winning half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Roi de Vitesse. Defied big odds to win 4-runner maiden at Brighton (5.3f, firm) on debut 12 days ago, blitzing her rivals. Should improve but will find this much harder to dominate. Impressed in making all at Brighton but the runner-up is becoming disappointing.
19th 19th (7) (150/1 +0%) Callianassa	150/1(+0%)	(7) Callianassa 150/1, Better effort when 3¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Midnight Affair in class 2 event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 100/1) 11 days ago, running on. Plenty to find. Finished no better than fourth in her two runs, latterly behind some of these at Beverley.
20th 20th (26) (150/1 -127%) Tallulabelle	150/1(-127%)	(26) Tallulabelle 150/1, Stepped up on debut when 1½ lengths third of 9 to Midnight Affair in class 2 event (33/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, but no obvious reason why she should finish in front of the first 2 this time. Held by both Midnight Affair and Flora Of Bermuda on their Beverley encounter.
21st 21st (2) (66/1 +0%) Bated Moon	66/1(+0%)	(2) Bated Moon 66/1, Bated Breath filly who won 13-runner maiden at Cork (5f, soft) on debut by ½ length from Launch. However, well held in Group 3 at Naas since and others preferred. Won debut but Naas was disappointing and this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
22nd 22nd (6) (40/1 -100%) Bundchen	40/1(-100%)	(6) Bundchen 40/1, $700,000Y by Gun Runner. Dam unraced sister to US Grade 1¼m winner Force The Pass. Blinkered, showed plenty amidst greenness when close second of 10 in maiden at Keeneland, leading after 1f but jinking left over 1f out and caught near finish. Open to improvement for yard that has won this 4 times. Came up shy on her debut at Keeneland when just short of her 2nd birthday; can improve.
23rd 23rd (23) (14/1 +13%) Out Of The Stars	14/1(+13%)	(23) Out Of The Stars 14/1, Zoustar filly. Sister to winner abroad. Dam, 5f/6.5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Little Kim. Did well to land the odds first time out considering how slowly away she was in a Kempton novice in April. Potentially a good deal better than bare form. Headgear on. Did well to win at Kempton after losing lengths at the start but it was a weak race.
24th 24th (22) (40/1 +0%) Onigiri	40/1(+0%)	(22) Onigiri 40/1, 30,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 6f-7f winner Compton Park. Won 12-runner maiden (4/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago by neck from Geologist, bit in hand. Third has since boosted form so could outrun her odds. Won a shade cosily at Redcar but the form is not too convincing.
25th 25th (16) (150/1 -50%) Hot Front	150/1(-50%)	(16) Hot Front 150/1, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 7.5f Plunger and winner up to 6f Cajmere. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Second of 9 in maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 2/1) on debut 15 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Beaten at Wetherby and that form looks miles short of the required standard for this.
26th 26th (8) (80/1 +47%) Cotai Vision	80/1(+47%)	(8) Cotai Vision 80/1, €11,000 yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Sister to 5f/6f winner Glory Hallelujah. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 7f winner Letters of Note. 14/1, 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Thanksbutnothanks in novice at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Nearest at the finish when fourth to Thanksbutnothanks at Lingfield; very opposable.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Karl Burke landed last year's renewal with Dramatised and BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND must be strongly respected as he bids to give his trainer back-to-back successes in the race. An impressive winner on her racecourse debut at Nottingham earlier this month, the 360,000-pound purchase has plenty of scope for progression judging by her strong finish in that contest. With seven of the last 10 winners being drawn in stall 16 or higher, the fact the selection matches her stablemate's draw from last year (17) makes her of significant interest and she rates the one to beat. Got To Love A Grey made it 2-2 when landing a Listed contest last month and she looks a big threat to the selection, while Born To Rock and Bundchen are just two others with claims in a fiercely-competitive sprint.

Plenty of potential as expected for a 2-y-o event at Royal Ascot but Karl Burke won this last year with Dramatised and BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND could be another potential star for the stable given the way she powered clear in a Nottingham maiden 2 weeks ago. Relief Rally made it 2 from 2 in good style at Salisbury so is high on the shortlist, while Born To Rock's easy debut success at Yarmouth is backed up by the clock.

From what is probably a favourable draw, it could pay to chance CRIMSON ADVOCATE who looked the real deal at Gulfstream.

14:45 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (2.25/1 +44%) Olivers Travels	2.25/1(+44%)	(4) Olivers Travels 2.25/1, £30,000 5-y-o, first foal: dam (b80), placed once in bumpers, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stays 3¼m) Sporting Ace. Runner-up sole start in Irish points in April and joined a successful yard. Second in an Irish point; worth a second look on stable/bumper debut.
2 2nd (8) (8.5/1 -6%) Ted's Gift	8.5/1(-6%)	(8) Ted's Gift 8.5/1, Scorpion gelding. Dam unraced. Stuck to his task pretty well when third of 8 over C&D last month. Shaped well when third on C&D debut; this might require more.
3 3rd (6) (6/1 +25%) Footloose Man	6/1(+25%)	(6) Footloose Man 6/1, €34,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful bumper winner/hurdler The Liquidator. Dam fair but ungenuine 19f-3¼m hurdle/chase winner. Reasonable start when second of 4 in what was admittedly an ordinary contest. Can build on that. Second of four on C&D debut last month; probably needs to improve.
4 4th (7) (2.5/1 +38%) Junior Des Mottes	2.5/1(+38%)	(7) Junior Des Mottes 2.5/1, Kept on well for third on debut at Wexford in March and fared as well as could be expected in a deeper contest at Fairyhouse a month later. Since left W.J.Burke and a repeat of that level will see him bang there. Sets the standard on two Irish efforts in the spring; British/stable debut.
5th 5th (3) (7.5/1 +63%) My Fernando	7.5/1(+63%)	(3) My Fernando 7.5/1, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Brother to 7.4f winner Yorbelucky. Dam, 9f/1¼m winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) I'm So Lucky and useful hurdler (2m winner) Dream Esteem. Promise when third in a C&D bumper for Ian Williams a year ago but disappointed in a hood last month. Third over C&D on debut a year ago but well beaten on last month's stable debut.
6th 6th (9) (18/1 -100%) Call Her Clever	18/1(-100%)	(9) Call Her Clever 18/1, :€2,200 3-y-o, Califet mare. Dam fair hurdler (21f winner, stayed 3m). Hood/tongue tie on for debut and she shaped like a stayer when fourth over C&D last month (behind Ted's Gift). Just behind Ted's Gift when fourth on C&D debut last month; hood left off now.
7th 7th (2) (18/1 +64%) Ipso Falco	18/1(+64%)	(2) Ipso Falco 18/1, Falco gelding. Dam, French chase winner up to 25f, half-sister to French chase winner up to 25f Hawkso and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 4m) Interdit. Bred to stay well and shaped that way starting out at Southwell in November. Well beaten on debut seven months ago and absent since.
8th 8th (5) (10/1 -11%) Storm Ryder	10/1(-11%)	(5) Storm Ryder 10/1, Half-brother to 5 winners, including smart hurdler/chaser Brewin'upastorm (2m-2½m winner) and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Glam Gerry (2½m/21f winner, by Dr Massini). Dam unraced. Hood fitted on debut for yard with a fair record in bumpers. Some appeal on pedigree and worth a look on debut; hooded.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Warren Greatrex has done well in these types of contests over the years and though his representative STORM RYDER sports a hood ahead of this debut, he gets the nod. A half-brother to five winners, most notably Brewin'upastorm, he should possess the ability to play a leading role. Debut winner Jeudidee can mount another stern challenge, while Footloose Man is also noted.

JEUDIDEE had a bit in hand when justifying strong support at Warwick 3 weeks ago and on that evidence, he may well be capable of defying a penalty. Junior des Mottes is dangerous if he can reproduce his Irish form for his new yard, with Olivers Travels another to consider on Rules debut.

If JUNIOR DES MOTTES can show a large chunk on his Irish form, he will be prove to beat.

14:55 Hamilton Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (11/1 +67%) Mehigburn	11/1(+67%)	(2) Mehigburn 11/1, Once-raced colt. 40/1, last of 6 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 11 days ago. Up in trip. Hard to make a case for. Finished last of six on Beverley debut (5f); improvement needed but this is more realistic.
1 1st (3) (7/1 +0%) Cerulean Bay	7/1(+0%)	(3) Cerulean Bay 7/1, Foaled March 19. €65,000 foal, €75,000 yearling, New Bay colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Simmie and 2-y-o 6f/6.5f winner Trebetherick, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Makes appeal on breeding and well worth a look. 75,000euros yearling; half-brother to five winners; trainer has 4% 2yo strike-rate in 2023.
2 2nd (4) (16/1 +0%) Jonny Concrete	16/1(+0%)	(4) Jonny Concrete 16/1, Foaled March 14. 88,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 8.3f winner Set Point. Dam, 9.4f winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to useful 10.7f-1½m winner (stayed 17f) Cardinal Palace. Not discounted. 88,000gns yearling; second foal from a Listed-placed 9.4f winner (RPR 97); best watched..
3 3rd (6) (3.5/1 -5%) That's For Sure	3.5/1(-5%)	(6) That's For Sure 3.5/1, Foaled April 2. £42,000 yearling, Unfortunately colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 7f Dig Two and 2-y-o 5f winner Parr Fire. Dam unraced out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Shifting Place. Interesting newcomer. £42,000 yearling; half-brother to two winners; Karl Burke's 2yos are flying; noteworthy..
4 4th (9) (4/1 +38%) Sayidh Kingman	4/1(+38%)	(9) Sayidh Kingman 4/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at York (6f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Showed encouragement on debut and shouldn't be written off. Fared okay at Newmarket (5f) on debut; dropped out tamely when upped in trip at York (6f)..
5th 5th (7) (5.5/1 +0%) The Bitter Moose	5.5/1(+0%)	(7) The Bitter Moose 5.5/1, Foaled April 8. 140,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to smart 1¼m winner Impressionist. One to take seriously on debut. 140,000gns yearling; second foal from a Listed-placed 1m juvenile winner; consult market..
6th 6th (1) (3.33/1 -21%) Alghalib	3.33/1(-21%)	(1) Alghalib 3.33/1, Once-raced colt. Fourth of 7 in minor event (6/1) at Ripon (5f, good to firm) on debut 14 days ago. Up in trip. Should have more to offer. Made a respectable start when fourth of seven at Ripon (5f); contender over extra furlong..
7th 7th (10) (20/1 +20%) Loubiere	20/1(+20%)	(10) Loubiere 20/1, Foaled April 30. 32,000 gns yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Pockett Rockett and closely related to winner up to 6f Daytona Lady. Worth monitoring in the betting. 32,000gns yearling; third foal from 7f AW juvenile winner (RPR 65); sister to a 6f winner..
8th 8th (8) (16/1 -60%) Missterious	16/1(-60%)	(8) Missterious 16/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (5f, good to soft, 10/1) on debut 20 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Likely to improve at some point. Raced keenly and weakened quickly on Carlisle debut (5f fillies' maiden); look elsewhere..
9th 9th (5) (28/1 -40%) Tees Warrior	28/1(-40%)	(5) Tees Warrior 28/1, Foaled February 6. 30,000 gns foal, £30,000 yearling, Invincible Spirit gelding. Dam, 7f winner, sister to smart winner up to 1m Yellow Rosebud. Stable is going well. £30,000 yearling; sixth foal from a 7f winner (RPR 80); gelded prior to racecourse debut..

LTO Selection:

14:55 Hamilton Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ALGHALIB offered something to work with when finishing fourth on his debut over 5f at Ripon earlier in the month and the son of No Nay Never could gain a breakthrough success now faced with a sterner stamina test. Sayidh Kingman shaped better than the beaten distance in a deeper event at York last month and enters calculations on this drop into a class 4 contest, while That's For Sure makes most appeal of the newcomers.

CERULEAN BAY is related to a plethora of winners and should have plenty of speed, so he gets the vote to make a successful debut. That's For Sure is another notable newcomer and Alghalib should improve from his debut, so he's also worthy of consideration.

Having run creditably on his Ripon debut, ALGHALIB is preferred to Karl Burke's newcomer That's For Sure.

15:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (25/1 -56%) Villanova Queen	25/1(-56%)	(5) Villanova Queen 25/1, Useful form when making winning reappearance in April. Had excuses both starts subsequently, not seen to best effect off a steady gallop when eighth in 11-runner Naas listed contest 31 days ago. Handicap debut. Hasn't built on Tipperary reappearance win in subsequent outings.
2 2nd (13) (22/1 +12%) Don't Tell Claire	22/1(+12%)	(13) Don't Tell Claire 22/1, C&D winner who is yet to run a bad race at this track, running up to best when 1¾ lengths third of 11 to Farhh To Shy in handicap here 39 days ago. Each-way possibilities again for all she remains 5 lb above last winning mark. Course regular but behind a couple of these here latest and only eighth in this last year.
3 3rd (9) (6.5/1 +24%) Tarrabb	6.5/1(+24%)	(9) Tarrabb 6.5/1, Won 3 times last year, latterly when edging out subsequent listed winner Queen Aminatu at Haydock (1m) in August. Not disgraced either start thereafter and perfectly adequate return second in 4-runner Chelmsford handicap (7f) last month. Still unexposed at around 1m. Did well at three and creditable reappearance run on AW; tongue-tie added; respected.
4 4th (17) (7/1 +0%) Adelaise	7/1(+0%)	(17) Adelaise 7/1, Steadily went the right way for Freddie & Martyn Meade and posted best effort yet on second start for present yard at the Curragh (1m) in May, staying on to finish third having not been seen to best effect. Remains low mileage and respected from 1 lb higher mark. Not long with this good stable and shaped well on Curragh reappearance; considered.
5th 5th (6) (5/1 -11%) Yerwanthere	5/1(-11%)	(6) Yerwanthere 5/1, Leopardstown maiden winner sole start for Patrick Foley and improved to follow up on yard/handicap debut at Dundalk (1m) in December, staying on to lead inside final 1f. Not seen to best effect on return in Naas listed race in May and she's one to note given unexposed profile. Won both starts at 2; a lot better than result (denied clear run) in Listed on return.
6th 6th (14) (14/1 +44%) Farhh To Shy	14/1(+44%)	(14) Farhh To Shy 14/1, Went well for a long way in this race 12 months ago before form dipped but clearly back in good heart, confirming promise of her Nottingham run when bagging 11-runner handicap here (1m) in May, by neck from Belhaven. Tanked through the race then and she remains with handicapping scope. Respected. Strong traveller who beat a few of these when winning over straight 1m here latest.
7th 7th (15) (25/1 +0%) Zenga	25/1(+0%)	(15) Zenga 25/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress in maiden/novice events when opening account at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last July. Stepped up again when second on handicap debut at Lingfield a month later but absent since finishing down the field at Newmarket in October. Had wind op. Best efforts in her five starts last year came on AW; first outing for nearly nine months.
8th 8th (1) (33/1 -32%) Roman Mist	33/1(-32%)	(1) Roman Mist 33/1, Likeable mare who proved as good as ever when making winning return/yard debut in listed company at Goodwood (1m, heavy) in May. Not in same form tackling Group 3 Princess Elizabeth at Epsom subsequently but no surprise to see a better showing returned to handicap company. Made all in Goodwood Listed on reappearance but well held at Epsom since; opposable.
9th 9th (11) (22/1 -10%) Belhaven	22/1(-10%)	(11) Belhaven 22/1, Won 3 times in 2022 and continues to steadily go the right way, adding to her tally at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) prior to finishing neck second behind Farhh To Shy in handicap here 39 days ago, rallying well final 1f. Mark has crept up a little more but expected to give another good account. Clearcut win at Nottingham (soft) in May; second to Farhh To Shy here since; rain a help.
10th 10th (2) (12/1 +25%) Indian Wish	12/1(+25%)	(2) Indian Wish 12/1, Useful 3-time winner at 1m in France last year who proved sharper for her comeback run/stable debut when landing 14-runner Gowran listed event (9.5f) in May. Drop back in trip should hold no fears and not discounted for very good yard on first start in handicaps. Listed winner in France and repeated feat at Gowran latest on only second run for new yard.
11th 11th (16) (7/1 +22%) Lady Eros	7/1(+22%)	(16) Lady Eros 7/1, War Front filly who was steadily progressive at 3 yrs and duly stepped up on her comeback run when defying 6 lb lower mark at Yarmouth (1m) 3 weeks ago, looking well served by the drop back in trip. Remains relatively unexposed and highly respected for leading stable. Didn't look all out when 2l winner at Yarmouth latest; can do better again for top yard.
12th 12th (18) (16/1 +20%) Discretion	16/1(+20%)	(18) Discretion 16/1, Back-to-back winner at up to 10f last term prior to finishing midfield in Sandringham handicap at this meeting. Built on encouraging reappearance run on AW when taking 6-runner Yarmouth handicap (1m) 2 weeks ago and further progress distinctly possible on that evidence. Back on the up when making all in small field at Yarmouth recently but this is tougher.
13th 13th (20) (100/1 -25%) Sly Madam	100/1(-25%)	(20) Sly Madam 100/1, Resumed winning ways on heavy ground at Windsor (1m, heavy) in April and creditable efforts on 2 of last 3 starts before recent busy spell may have caught up with her at Leicester (8.2f) 23 days ago. Still, has little wriggle room from this mark. Behind some of these rivals last month and latest effort was poor.
14th 14th (7) (40/1 +0%) Divine Light	40/1(+0%)	(7) Divine Light 40/1, Lightly-raced mare who added to her tally at Marseilles Vivaux (10f) in June and far from discredited in listed company at Deauville (1m) on final start in France last summer. Joined yard that do well with new recruits and the market may well prove a useful guide. Turf/AW winner but this is a tough starting point for new yard after nearly a year off.
15th 15th (12) (10/1 -43%) Tamarama	10/1(-43%)	(12) Tamarama 10/1, Resumed progress when successful at Chelmsford (10f) on final start for Charles Hills last season and back on the up on third start for present yard, when taking 11-runner Kempton handicap (1m) 2 weeks ago. Not discounted from 5 lb higher mark with Dettori again in the plate. Back on the up for new yard with all-the-way AW win latest; will be popular under Dettori.
16th 16th (4) (22/1 +12%) Mukaddamah	22/1(+12%)	(4) Mukaddamah 22/1, Failed to add to debut success in a Wolverhampton novice last year but she often acquitted herself well in good company, not least when fourth in the Ribblesdale at this meeting. Struggled faced with heavy ground on return at Nottingham and this more suitable on handicap bow. Cheekpieces on. Largely campaigned at Listed/Group level; down in trip for handicap debut with headgear on.
17th 17th (19) (100/1 -52%) Golden Spice	100/1(-52%)	(19) Golden Spice 100/1, 4-time winner on AW/turf at 7f during last year and career-best effort when runner-up at Kempton (7f) in September. However, struggled at listed level final start and she's proved too free both starts so far this campaign. Needs to get back on track here. Did well in 2022 but well held both starts this year.
18th 18th (10) (40/1 -21%) Love Interest	40/1(-21%)	(10) Love Interest 40/1, Useful filly who wasn't seen to best effect when midfield in Sandringham Handicap 12 months ago. Failed to make an impact in listed company thereafter but this rates more suitable than reappearance assignment in Group 3 company at Lingfield in May. Quite useful but below form on reappearance and others are more obvious.
19th 19th (3) (7.5/1 +17%) Crystal Caprice	7.5/1(+17%)	(3) Crystal Caprice 7.5/1, Quickly developed into a useful filly last term, completing the hat-trick in 1m handicap in September prior to good third at listed level. Stepped up on reappearance effort when fourth in Ayr listed event (10f) last month and not out of things returned to handicaps despite career-high mark. Progressive at three; may have been stretched by 1m2f latest and interesting back at 1m.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Crystal Caprice didn't appear to quite get home over 1m2f at Ayr on her latest start and she would have made plenty of appeal here, barring a very wide draw in stall 20. Similar comments apply to recent Kempton scorer Tamarama, who will undoubtedly prove popular with Frankie Dettori keeping the ride, but the vote goes to YERWANTHERE. She lost her unbeaten record when getting no luck in running at Naas in Listed company last month and she appears capable of further progression back up at a mile. Tarrabb scored here over 7f last summer and may benefit from a first-time tongue-tie, while others worthy of consideration include Lady Eros, One Morning and Discretion.

Unsurprisingly plenty arrive with claims, including LADY EROS who looked well served by the drop back to 1m when seeing off a next-time-out winner at Yarmouth 3 weeks ago and, with the likelihood of more to come for her powerful yard, she's expected to go well again partnered by Oisin Murphy. Farhh To Shy impressed with the manner in which she travelled when scoring on the straight course here in May and shouldn't be underestimated. Adelaise and Yerwanthere complete the shortlist.

Joseph O'Brien's YERWANTHERE was a lot better than the result in a Listed race on her reappearance and can show she's on a good mark.

15:20 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (4/1 +11%) Hiconic	4/1(+11%)	(8) Hiconic 4/1, Landed a gamble after 5 months off having tumbled 18 lb in the weights in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good) 21 days ago. Back up 4 lb but she can go well again. First win since 2020 when scoring at Warwick; can cope with 4lb rise.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 +14%) Dasher Riley	3/1(+14%)	(2) Dasher Riley 3/1, Dual C&D winner who was below par upped to 2m4f when third of 6 in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Southwell 15 days ago. Back down in trip now so he's in the mix. Didn't appear to stay 2m4f on latest start and seriously considered back at 2m.
3 3rd (4) (3/1 +33%) Coolnaugh Haze	3/1(+33%)	(4) Coolnaugh Haze 3/1, Fair handicap hurdler who comes here in good nick, second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. Most consistent and deserves another success; runner-up off this mark two weeks ago.
4 4th (6) (40/1 -60%) Mix Of Clover	40/1(-60%)	(6) Mix Of Clover 40/1, 2021 winner of this event but he arrives below form, only seventh of 11 in handicap chase here 7 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back over hurdles. Returns from eight months off and hasn't raced over hurdles since July 2021.
5th 5th (9) (11/1 -83%) Lucky Lover Boy	11/1(-83%)	(9) Lucky Lover Boy 11/1, In fine form when last seen out 7 months ago, scoring 4 times and posting an excellent second in 2m Newcastle handicap. Can't be discounted despite his absence. Won four of last seven starts in the autumn; still on competitive mark if ready.
6th 6th (5) (2.75/1 +45%) Sea The Clouds	2.75/1(+45%)	(5) Sea The Clouds 2.75/1, Made winning hurdles bow at Newton Abbot (16.8f) in September and resumed from 6 months off with an encouraging fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Enters calculations off a 2 lb lower mark. Behind Coolnaugh Haze at Warwick on return from a break; may do better now.
7th 7th (7) (40/1 -150%) Neigh Botha	40/1(-150%)	(7) Neigh Botha 40/1, Still a maiden in this sphere and he came in last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good) 34 days ago on his final run for Gordon Elliott. Needs a big step forward on his yard debut. Disappointment over hurdles for Gordon Eliott; doubts on stable debut.
8th 8th (10) (16/1 -129%) Scots Gold	16/1(-129%)	(10) Scots Gold 16/1, Fair maiden at up to 1¼m on Flat for Tom Dascombe. Made a solid start in this sphere with three placed efforts over 2m but now returns from a 20-month absence for his handicap debut. Has his fitness to prove. Handicap debut after long absence; watch for market support.
9th 9th (1) (125/1 -279%) Edison Kent	125/1(-279%)	(1) Edison Kent 125/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles but out of form when last seen 11 months ago for Jessica Harrington. Has it to prove for his new yard. Stable debut after nearly a year off; best watched.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

COOLNAUGH HAZE has been consistent since he joined Philip Hobbs and he has to be a leading player off the same mark as his recent second at Newton Abbot. Previous C&D winner Dasher Riley also has the scope to improve and is feared most back over this trip after fading over 2m4f at Southwell earlier in the month, while Sea The Clouds is respected but has something to find with selection based on recent Warwick form.

An open-looking handicap so at the likely odds it is worth siding with BOMBYX to build on his good Ludlow fifth and capitalise on an attractive mark. Hiconic justified good support at Warwick last time so rates an obvious threat, while Sea The Clouds is also weighted to have a say on the back of an encouraging Warwick fourth.

Back at 2m and at a course where he gained his two previous wins, DASHER RILEY (nap) is given the verdict in a competitive contest.

15:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (3/1 +57%) Elladora	3/1(+57%)	(3) Elladora 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. 4/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (firm) 7 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Bagged a C&D success in May and has posted two solid efforts since; can go well again.
1 1st (4) (2.25/1 +10%) Iris Dancer	2.25/1(+10%)	(4) Iris Dancer 2.25/1, Returned to form when narrow second of 7 in handicap over C&D (firm) 7 days ago and must enter calculations off same mark here. Dual C&D winnner; good 2nd here last time; she ought to be in the shake-up once more.
2 2nd (6) (12/1 +25%) Havana Rum	12/1(+25%)	(6) Havana Rum 12/1, 5/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 49 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Not discredited when 5th at Pontefract last month; he's one for the shortlist.
3 3rd (2) (9/1 -50%) Glorious Rio	9/1(-50%)	(2) Glorious Rio 9/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good, 5/1) 30 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Claims on best form. Course winner but only sixth at Carlisle latest; more needed to end a lengthy losing run.
4 4th (5) (3.33/1 +5%) Derwent Boy	3.33/1(+5%)	(5) Derwent Boy 3.33/1, Back from 8 months off when creditable fourth of 8 on handicap debut at Newcastle (6f) 47 days ago. May be capable of better yet. Returned with good Newcastle 4th; form has worked out well so he must enter calculations.
5th 5th (7) (5.5/1 +54%) Borough	5.5/1(+54%)	(7) Borough 5.5/1, Returned to form when second of 6 in handicap over C&D (firm, 14/1) 7 days ago. Others look better treated, though. Yet to get his head in front but good second of six over C&D a week ago; considered.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

DERWENT BOY ran with credit to finish fourth on his handicap debut at Newcastle when returning from a break in May and the son of Harry Angel is entitled to step forward from that display. Iris Dancer (second) finished ahead of Elladora (fourth) when the pair met here last Wednesday and the former is expected to uphold that form, especially being 1lb better off with that rival on this occasion.

CAPTAIN VALLO is just 2 lb above his last winning mark and arrives on the back of an encouraging return at Thirsk earlier this month. He makes plenty of appeal. Iris Dancer and Derwent Boy rate the principal dangers.

There was plenty to like about the reappearance Thirsk third of CAPTAIN VALLO (nap) so this C&D scorer looks the way to go.

15:40 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (10/1 +17%) Rogue Millennium	10/1(+17%)	(10) Rogue Millennium 10/1, Listed winner last season and has improved further this term, third in a Longchamp Group 3 before finishing a close second to Free Wind in the Middleton Stakes at York (10.2f, firm) 34 days ago. Unraced over this shorter trip, though. Runner-up in Group 2 at York last time but that was at 1m2f and she's untried at this trip.
2 2nd (9) (22/1 +0%) Random Harvest	22/1(+0%)	(9) Random Harvest 22/1, Progressive last season, culminating in Group 3 victory at Milan (8f, soft). Even better form when ¾-length second of 6 to Prosperous Voyage in Princess Elizabeth Stakes (22/1) at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 18 days ago, but another step forward needed to turn the tables with that rival. Made a bold bid when runner-up behind Prosperous Voyage at Epsom 18 days ago; shortlisted.
3 3rd (7) (3.33/1 -11%) Prosperous Voyage	3.33/1(-11%)	(7) Prosperous Voyage 3.33/1, Narrow second in 1000 Guineas last term and got back on the up when landing the Falmouth in July. Better than the margin indicates when winning the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 18 days ago by ¾ length from Random Harvest. Leading player. Group 1 winner last season and she won a Group 3 at Epsom last time; key player.
4 4th (4) (3.33/1 -48%) Jumbly	3.33/1(-48%)	(4) Jumbly 3.33/1, Won Valiant Stakes on the round course here on her final start for Harry & Roger Charlton, and having changed hands for 1,250,000 gns, returned from a 10-month absence with a really encouraging second in the Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh (8f, good, 9/2) 24 days ago. Top of the shortlist. Found more improvement when runner-up in Group 2 on her stable debut last month; respected.
5th 5th (6) (16/1 +20%) Potapova	16/1(+20%)	(6) Potapova 16/1, Won Group 3 Atalanta Stakes at Goodwood last August. Found to have irregular heartbeat when pulled up on reappearance and wasn't quite at her best when 2¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Prosperous Voyage in Princess Elizabeth Stakes (9/2) at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 18 days ago, so others make more appeal. Group 3 winner last summer but she's not easy to predict and needs to rediscover her spark.
6th 6th (5) (100/1 -52%) Lightship	100/1(-52%)	(5) Lightship 100/1, Progressed well on AW early this year, winning 2 1m handicaps at Kempton before a much-improved second in listed race in April. Seemed unsuited by heavy ground returned to turf at Goodwood last time but this looks a difficult ask even if under more suitable conditions. Massive improver on Polytrack this year; well below form back on turf (heavy) last time.
7th 7th (8) (14/1 -56%) Queen Aminatu	14/1(-56%)	(8) Queen Aminatu 14/1, Listed winner at Lingfield and Deauville last year before completing hat-trick with 7f Newcastle success in April. Probably found test of speed against her when third in Chartwell Stakes last time and holds place claims with circumstances here likely to be more favourable. 5-8 on AW but she's 0-6 on turf and was disappointing in her last run in this sphere.
8th 8th (1) (3.33/1 +45%) Grande Dame	3.33/1(+45%)	(1) Grande Dame 3.33/1, Late-maturing sort won listed race at Sandown last summer before ending the campaign with a fine third in the Sun Chariot at Newmarket. Still fairly low-mileage and it would be no surprise if she does better again at 4 yrs. Lightly raced filly who was progressive last season and could have more to offer this year.
9th 9th (2) (7/1 +50%) Honey Girl	7/1(+50%)	(2) Honey Girl 7/1, Useful maiden for Henry de Bromhead last season and has found some improvement since joining Joseph O'Brien, supplementing her 7f Curragh maiden win with a Group 3 victory over that C&D in May. Bit disappointing in Lanwades Stud Stakes there last time and others make slightly more appeal overall. Her wins have come at 7f on testing ground and she didn't fire over this trip last time.
10th 10th (3) (33/1 -32%) Internationalangel	33/1(-32%)	(3) Internationalangel 33/1, Newcastle maiden winner last season before filling the runner-up position in Group 3s at Goodwood and Deauville. Not quite at her best in Dubai over the winter and she'd need a career best to score in this company. All of her seven wins have come in 7f handicaps and she has some work to do on her return.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

PROSPEROUS VOYAGE came from a long way back to land the Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom earlier in the month and holds leading claims on this rise in class. Ralph Beckett's filly is narrowly preferred to Jumbly, who offered plenty to work with when runner-up in the Group 2 Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh on her stable/seasonal debut last month. The Gosdens boast a fine record in this contest in recent years and their sole representative Grande Dame merits respect as she aims to give the stable a third win in the past four years. The progressive Rogue Millennium would make more appeal over further, but the daughter of Dubawi can't be discounted.

JUMBLY is very much bred to progress with age, and having won in Group company on the round course here last term, she's taken to build on a highly encouraging return at the Curragh and come out on top. Prosperous Voyage was back to winning ways at Epsom last time and sets a very high standard on the form of last season's Falmouth win, whilst Grande Dame appeals as another who can have a productive season and is given plenty of respect on her return.

The vote goes to PROSPEROUS VOYAGE, who was a Group 1 winner last summer and looked back on song when scoring at Epsom 18 days ago.

15:55 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (1.25/1 +64%) Manimole	1.25/1(+64%)	(7) Manimole 1.25/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Creditable second of 13 in novice at Uttoxeter (2½m, good to soft) 24 days ago. Sets the standard but it's not an exacting one. Consistent but 0-8 over hurdles and may have to settle for a place again.
2 2nd (10) (11/1 -57%) Teeceethree	11/1(-57%)	(10) Teeceethree 11/1, Ridden positively when making second bumper start a winning one at Warwick last autumn. Modest form when 9 lengths second on Market Rasen hurdle debut last month but she may come on for the outing. Bumper winner; second on last month's hurdle debut; more required.
3 3rd (9) (33/1 -230%) Rockette	33/1(-230%)	(9) Rockette 33/1, Well held in 2 bumpers last winter but offered more when third on 2m Warwick hurdle debut last month. That form nothing special but has the potential for better again given who trains her. Tailed off in two bumpers but better when third on hurdle debut last month; more needed.
4 4th (6) (25/1 -56%) Magistra Equitum	25/1(-56%)	(6) Magistra Equitum 25/1, Third in a Southwell bumper for Emma Lavelle last June. Disappointing in another bumper for new stable 5 months later but given time since and worth a betting check now hurdling. Stable also runs Mays Hill. Good third on bumper debut but pulled up next time, on first start for this trainer.
5th 5th (2) (66/1 -32%) Bella Madonna	66/1(-32%)	(2) Bella Madonna 66/1, Poor form in bumpers/hurdles. First-time hood needs to spark improvement. Hasn't shown enough in either hurdle start to suggest she can threaten in this.
6th 6th (4) (11/1 +21%) Impression Chic	11/1(+21%)	(4) Impression Chic 11/1, £26,000 buy after finish runner-up on her completed start in points (Feb 5). Brian Hughes booked for hurdle debut. One to note in the betting. Second in a point in February; hurdle debut; others more likely.
7th 7th (3) (50/1 -100%) Hey Day Baby	50/1(-100%)	(3) Hey Day Baby 50/1, £45,000 buy after making it fourth time lucky in Irish points in November. Ran green and showed a bit when seventh of 13 in bumper at Southwell in March but disappointing in an Exeter maiden hurdle since. Irish point winner; well beaten on hurdle debut; tongue-strap fitted.
8th 8th (8) (5.5/1 -38%) Mays Hill	5.5/1(-38%)	(8) Mays Hill 5.5/1, Made it third time lucky in bumpers at Fontwell last month. Much respected now hurdling for stable which won this race last year. Good attitude when winning Fontwell bumper last month; quite tough task on hurdle debut.
9th 9th (11) (150/1 -50%) Feryl Beryl	150/1(-50%)	(11) Feryl Beryl 150/1, No impact in 2 bumpers and pulled up on Hereford hurdle debut in February. Has a first-time hood added to her cheekpieces. Pulled up on hurdle debut four months ago; hood fitted.
10th 10th (1) (250/1 -150%) Artemis Sky	250/1(-150%)	(1) Artemis Sky 250/1, Poor maiden handicapper on Flat and distant last of 4 on completed start over hurdles. No signs of ability in three hurdle starts.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (1.88/1 +6%) Lightfoot Lady	1.88/1(+6%)	(5) Lightfoot Lady 1.88/1, Overcame greenness to make a winning bumper debut at Stratford in March 2022. It's taken a while to get her back to the track but she's evidently capable when fresh and market confidence could prove significant for top yard. Bumper winner 15 months ago; hurdle debut after the absence; interesting.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Nicky Henderson has been patient with LIGHTFOOT LADY since she made a winning start to her career by comfortably landing a Stratford bumper last March. She is a half-sister to another bumper winner, as well as hurdles/chase winner Truckers Hall, and can be assured to have been highly primed for this next phase of her development. Manimole has shown some ability over hurdles and, along with the unexposed Teeceethree, she can make this a good test for the selection.

Those with hurdle experience don't set the bar that high so perhaps Fergal O'Brien can take this for the second year running courtesy of last month's Fontwell bumper winner MAYS HILL. Nicky Henderson's Lightfoot Lady has been off for over a year since her bumper debut win but would rate a big threat if the market vibes are strong now hurdling. Manimole looks best of the rest.

Despite a lack of experience and an absence, LIGHTFOOT LADY is still selected.

16:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (2.25/1 +36%) Hale End	2.25/1(+36%)	(2) Hale End 2.25/1, Posted fair third on return at Beverley (7.4f) in April and may have been unsuited by heavy ground when below that level at Thirsk since. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Likely contender. Encouraging Beverley 3rd but only 4th in the mud at Thirsk latest; worth another chance.
2 2nd (4) (2.5/1 -25%) Obama Army	2.5/1(-25%)	(4) Obama Army 2.5/1, Winner at Bath in May. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 13 in handicap (11/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 9 days ago. Likely to go well again. Won at Bath in May and has continued in good form; firmly in the picture off same mark.
3 3rd (1) (2.25/1 -13%) Mickey Mongoose	2.25/1(-13%)	(1) Mickey Mongoose 2.25/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm, 11/4) 8 days ago, having run of race. Things will be tougher under 6 lb penalty but he must enter calculations. Won at Brighton 8 days ago, he's not taken lightly under a 6lb penalty.
4 4th (3) (8/1 +68%) Lunacy	8/1(+68%)	(3) Lunacy 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Ralph Beckett when eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.2f, good to firm, 10/1) 33 days ago. Others preferred. Beat only one on his yard debut in 1m1f handicap here last month; others appeal more.
5th 5th (5) (22/1 -144%) O' Dells Star	22/1(-144%)	(5) O' Dells Star 22/1, Promising individual. Eleventh of 14 in minor event at Haydock (8f, good to firm, 50/1) 26 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping. Brought along steadily, 11th at Haydock latest; can take step forward now going h'capping.
6th 6th (7) (40/1 +0%) Cwenhild	40/1(+0%)	(7) Cwenhild 40/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (50/1) at Ripon (8f, good to firm) on return 14 days ago. Improvement required. Yet to make the frame in six runs, creditable Ripon 5th latest; others appeal more.
7th 7th (6) (18/1 +10%) Red Shield	18/1(+10%)	(6) Red Shield 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, first run since leaving J. F. O'Shea when eighth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good) 30 days ago. Work to do. Beat only one on stable debut at Carlisle 30 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

OBAMA ARMY has been a model of consistency over the past couple of months and the drop back in trip following his recent second at Lingfield could help to make the difference. Mickey Mongoose turns out under a 6lb penalty after winning at Brighton last Tuesday and he is likely to enter calculations along with Hale End, who sports cheekpieces for the first time.

Preference is for HALE END, who is best judged on his yard debut third at Beverley in April. Obama Army and Mickey Mongoose can also make their presence felt.

Michael Dods' HALE END shaped well on his yard debut before failing to build on it in the mud at Thirsk and can bounce back in style now

16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (10/1 +50%) Mostahdaf	10/1(+50%)	(5) Mostahdaf 10/1, Won pair of Group 3s in 2022 but found testing conditions too much in the Arc on final start of the year. Back to best with an emphatic success in Group 3 Neom Turf Cup at King Abdulaziz in February, though not quite in the same form when fourth in Dubai Sheema Classic the following month. Has come up short in his three Group 1s but looked better than ever in February.
2 2nd (4) (2/1 +11%) Luxembourg	2/1(+11%)	(4) Luxembourg 2/1, Left reappearance run behind when recording a third success at the top level (one in each season to date) in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last month, making the running and proving very willing to see off the challenge of Bay Bridge. Can add another Group 1 victory to his tally. Third Group 1 win when taking the Tattersalls Gold Cup last month; holds strong claims.
3 3rd (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Adayar	3.33/1(-11%)	(1) Adayar 3.33/1, Derby and King George winner in 2021 who was seen just twice last year, going down narrowly to Bay Bridge in Champion Stakes at this C&D on second occasion. Made comfortable winning return in rearranged Gordon Richards Stakes and can make bold bid for another top-level success. 2021 Derby winner; lightly raced since; another Group 1 win may well be imminent.
4 4th (6) (7.5/1 -114%) My Prospero	7.5/1(-114%)	(6) My Prospero 7.5/1, Won first 2 starts at 3 yrs before third in St James's Palace at this meeting. Benefited from step up to 10f thereafter, following Group 2 victory in France with a fine third in the Champion Stakes. Encouraging reappearance in the Lockinge and return to this trip will suit. Creditable 4th in Lockinge on reappearance and the step back up in trip looks a firm plus.
5th 5th (2) (2.25/1 +36%) Bay Bridge	2.25/1(+36%)	(2) Bay Bridge 2.25/1, Unbeaten at 3 yrs and developed into a high-class performer last season, runner-up in this race before ending the campaign with victory in the Champion Stakes also over C&D. Stepped up on reappearance when second to Luxembourg in Tattersalls Gold Cup and any rain would help his chances. Had to wait for a run when second to Luxembourg in Tattersalls Gold Cup; key player.
6th 6th (3) (100/1 +33%) Classic Causeway	100/1(+33%)	(3) Classic Causeway 100/1, Won on second start for current trainer in the Belmont Derby last summer, getting the better of Nations Pride, but hasn't got his head in front again since. Only respectable fourth of 6 in Grade 3 Arlington Stakes at Churchill Downs last time and he looks to be up against it. US challenger who is a Grade 1 winner but looks up against it on this British debut.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

A high-quality renewal with the majority of the key players standing their ground. Luxembourg improved plenty from his first run of the season when getting the better of Bay Bridge in the Tattersalls Gold Cup under an excellent front-running ride from Ryan Moore. He may not need to repeat those tactics on this occasion, with the potential of the American challenger Classic Causeway going forward, but the slight concern has to be whether fast ground will see him to best effect. Similar comments apply to Bay Bridge, whose best performance came over C&D in softer conditions in the Champion Stakes, beating Adayar (second) and MY PROSPERO (third). There is every chance that the latter, who wasn't disgraced when fourth in the Lockinge at Newbury, may have more to offer back up in distance and has shown his versatility regarding ground following his third in the St James's Palace here last year. Mostahdaf completes the line-up and is no back number based on his impressive Saudi Arabia performance in February.

A high-class renewal, with preference for LUXEMBOURG to provide Aidan O'Brien with a fifth victory in the contest. The 4-y-o ran to a similar level as when winning the Irish Champion with a determined success in the Tattersalls Gold Cup last month, so he is taken to get the better of the 2021 Derby/King George winner Adayar. My Prospero is also respected with more to offer back up in trip.

Last season's Champion Stakes winner BAY BRIDGE is taken to post his second Group 1 C&D win, with Luxembourg feared most.

16:30 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (7/1 +65%) No Way Pedro	7/1(+65%)	(7) No Way Pedro 7/1, Modest form at best in Ireland and hasn't done much in points since last seen under Rules 11 months ago. Hard to make a strong case for on debut for new stable.
2 2nd (5) (10/1 -82%) Three Macks	10/1(-82%)	(5) Three Macks 10/1, Fair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver. Best effort to date over hurdles when second in novice at Southwell last time and has some scope for improvement now handicapping.
3 3rd (6) (2/1 +27%) Choirmaster	2/1(+27%)	(6) Choirmaster 2/1, Fairly useful on Flat and a wind op/tongue tie helped his finishing effort when second of 7 on handicap debut at Huntingdon in May. Didn't fully build on that at Warwick since but remains with potential in this sphere.
4 4th (9) (16/1 +20%) Energy Two	16/1(+20%)	(9) Energy Two 16/1, Shaped as if amiss when pulled up in bumper at Warwick. Bit more encouragement over hurdles but failed to make an impact from stiff opening mark in handicap at Newton Abbot 14 days ago.
5th 5th (11) (33/1 -32%) Beautiful Surprise	33/1(-32%)	(11) Beautiful Surprise 33/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat but well held all 3 completed starts over hurdles. Plenty to prove but has a lowly opening mark.
6th 6th (8) (6/1 -100%) Deal Em High	6/1(-100%)	(8) Deal Em High 6/1, Modest bumper winner who stepped up on previous hurdling efforts when second in novice at Ffos Las last time. One to be interested in from potentially lenient opening mark.
7th 7th (3) (50/1 -213%) Sydney Blues	50/1(-213%)	(3) Sydney Blues 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Has only replicated that form once over hurdles and disappointed on handicap debut at Ffos Las 13 days ago.
8th 8th (4) (2.25/1 +65%) Land Of My Delight	2.25/1(+65%)	(4) Land Of My Delight 2.25/1, Modest maiden hurdler who shaped as if better for the run when sixth at Huntingdon on return and has been given a chance by the handicapper since. Considered.
9th 9th (1) (16/1 -14%) HerecomesFreddie	16/1(-14%)	(1) HerecomesFreddie 16/1, Bumper winner who hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles as yet but looks potentially well treated switched to handicaps. Worth a market check back from 6 months off.
10th 10th (10) (28/1 -12%) Ceci Wells	28/1(-12%)	(10) Ceci Wells 28/1, Little solid form on the level and hasn't fared much better over hurdles, so easily opposed.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Choirmaster sets the standard of those who have been racing in handicap company of late and can't be dismissed in a weak-looking affair. However, it may pay to take a chance on DEAL EM HIGH, whose opening mark of 83 could prove on the lenient side. Debra Hamer's gelding ran his best race to date when ridden more positively in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last month and could improve on that runner-up effort to succeed here. Three Macks also makes her first foray into this sphere and completes the shortilist.

CHOIRMASTER has made a solid start in handicap hurdles and remains with plenty of scope for better based on Flat form, so he's preferred to bumper winner Deal Em High, who produced his best effort in this sphere when second in a novice at Ffos Las 25 days ago. Land of My Delight is also of interest.

Not disgraced when seventh on her handicap debut, \bENERGY TWO\;p might prove the answer.

16:40 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (14/1 -65%) Powdering	14/1(-65%)	(3) Powdering 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Couldn't really build on encouraging Beverley debut in 2 subsequent outings last term but may do better now sent handicapping on return to action. Fair form in 3 7f novices as juvenile; goes handicapping on her return and not discounted.
2 2nd (2) (0.44/1 +0%) Gone	0.44/1(+0%)	(2) Gone 0.44/1, 4 wins from 6 runs this year. 5/2, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Bath (8f, firm) 4 days ago. 6 lb penalty to carry now but another bold bid anticipated. Easily completed a hat-trick in 1m Bath handicap; rates a major player under penalty.
3 3rd (4) (5/1 +17%) Cosa Sara	5/1(+17%)	(4) Cosa Sara 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in May. Run creditably in defeat the last twice, latest when third of 6 in handicap over C&D (firm) 7 days ago, slowly away. Likely to be in the mix again. Took this event 12 months ago and arrives in good nick; must enter calculations up 1lb.
4 4th (1) (10/1 +0%) Wadacre Grace	10/1(+0%)	(1) Wadacre Grace 10/1, Latest win at Newcastle in April. 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.2f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive. Dual 1m AW scorer in spring but yet to match that form in three turf runs since.
5th 5th (6) (22/1 +0%) Oriental Lilly	22/1(+0%)	(6) Oriental Lilly 22/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, firm) 7 days ago, not ideally placed. Significantly back up in trip. Work to do from 6 lb out of the weights. Winless since 2021; she's 6lb out of the handicap so others are preferred.
6th 6th (5) (25/1 +0%) Butterfly Island	25/1(+0%)	(5) Butterfly Island 25/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 28/1, third of 5 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to firm) on NH debut 24 days ago. 4/7 on last Flat outing. Makes limited appeal. Engaged 8.15 Beverley Tuesday. Still to win and below form for current yard; non-runner Beverley 8.15 Tuesday.

LTO Selection:

16:40 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

GONE scooted clear of her rivals when making all at Bath four days ago and Charlie Johnston's progressive three-year-old, who arrives in search of a four-timer, is hard to oppose under a 6lb penalty provided this doesn't come soon enough. Cosa Sara landed this race 12 months ago from a 4lb lower mark and she merits respect, while Ribchester filly Powdering warrants a market check ahead of this return to action.

GONE arrives at the top of her game and a 6 lb penalty may not be enough to prevent her extending her winning run. Cosa Sara may provide the chief threat.

Charlie Johnston's GONE has gone from strength to strength this term and can complete a four-timer under a 6lb penalty for her Bath win

17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 30 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (22/1 +21%) Jimi Hendrix	22/1(+21%)	(9) Jimi Hendrix 22/1, Reacted very positively to blinkers (retained) when a comfortable winner of the Newbury Spring Mile (heavy) in April but the headgear didn't work as well a second time when only eighth of 17 at Newmarket since. Third in Britannia at this meeting last year. Ready winner of this year's Spring Cup; third in the Britannia here 12 months ago.
2 2nd (12) (25/1 -56%) Sonny Liston	25/1(-56%)	(12) Sonny Liston 25/1, Useful 7f winner at his best for Charlie Hills. Ended 2022 out of sorts but didn't make too bad a start for his new yard when 6 lengths ninth of 12 in 1m Newbury handicap last month. His mark demands improvement but the booking of Ryan Moore takes the eye and possible blinkers could help him. Possibly needed his stable/seasonal debut run; may fare better; headgear applied.
3 3rd (6) (7.5/1 +46%) Awaal	7.5/1(+46%)	(6) Awaal 7.5/1, Excellent second of 22 to Migration in Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, heavy) on reappearance. Might not have been over those exertions when last of 9 in 9f French Group 3 19 days later. Possible this low-mileage 4-y-o could resume his progression after a short break. Respected under Buick. Form dipped in French race last time; progressive otherwise and could easily bounce back.
4 4th (26) (40/1 +0%) Aerion Power	40/1(+0%)	(26) Aerion Power 40/1, Useful but lightly raced in recent times. Showed he retains his ability when 3 lengths fourth in 1m Sandown handicap 4 weeks ago, keeping on from further back than ideal. Harry Davies takes a handy 3 lb off. Record since returning from lengthy absence isn't compelling; others preferred.
5th 5th (8) (40/1 -43%) Bless Him	40/1(-43%)	(8) Bless Him 40/1, Won the 2017 Britannia over C&D and showed he can still be a real force in top-end handicaps last year, following an unlucky seventh in this with a win in Bunbury Cup at Newmarket and second in International here. Two outings at Newbury this spring should him spot on for this. Unlucky to make it third time lucky in this race, now aged nine.
6th 6th (24) (33/1 +18%) Ouzo	33/1(+18%)	(24) Ouzo 33/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. Performed with credit in Dubai earlier in the year and also reached the frame in this race in 2021 but it's a bit of a stretch to think he'll snap his losing run this afternoon. Consistent in defeat for current stable; losing spell goes back to 2020.
7th 7th (2) (16/1 +60%) Tempus	16/1(+60%)	(2) Tempus 16/1, Smart performer. Not at his very best so far this year, but not beaten far when last of 5 in a C&D listed won by Chindit last month and he was third in this last year (albeit off 6 lb lower). Has a record of 131 in C&D handicaps, the third-place finish in this race last year.
8th 8th (5) (50/1 +24%) Positive	50/1(+24%)	(5) Positive 50/1, Group 3 winner as a juvenile in 2019. Understandably took a bit of time to find his feet again after returning from a long absence last summer but AW handicap wins at Wolverhampton and Kempton over the winter show he's as good as ever. Disappointing at Newcastle last time, though. Disappointing on latest AW run; hasn't scored on turf since 2019; opposed.
9th 9th (18) (22/1 +21%) Atrium	22/1(+21%)	(18) Atrium 22/1, Three-time winner in 2022, including over C&D. Respectable efforts in 1m Newbury handicaps on his last 2 starts but he'll need first-time cheekpieces to give him something extra to play a prominent role here. Chance partly depends on whether first-time headgear gives him a boost.
10th 10th (21) (7/1 +0%) Perotto	7/1(+0%)	(21) Perotto 7/1, Won the Britannia over C&D at the 2021 Royal meeting. Last season was a little disappointing but he shaped promisingly when making late headway to finish seventh of 22 in the Victoria Cup here (7f) on his reappearance for new trainer Roger Varian. Return to 1m will suit. Well handicapped. Defied a 3lb higher mark in the 2021 Britannia; interesting on second run for new yard.
11th 11th (14) (80/1 -60%) Revich	80/1(-60%)	(14) Revich 80/1, Several excellent efforts despite failing to win in 2022 and deservedly got his head back in front at Chester (7.5f) in May. Found out off this mark at Epsom since, though. Looks handicapped to the hilt; down the field in this race in 2021.
12th 12th (31) (40/1 -60%) Dual Identity	40/1(-60%)	(31) Dual Identity 40/1, Improved throughout 2022, finishing third behind Majestic in Cambridgeshire (first home in his group). Not disgraced in his 3 outings this year and he can be very competitive from his mark. This drop back to 1m is worth exploring; each-way hopes on best form.
13th 13th (10) (9/1 +0%) Ghaly	9/1(+0%)	(10) Ghaly 9/1, Very low-mileage 7-y-o who was better than ever when winning 1m handicaps at York (good to firm) and Newmarket (soft) in the second half of 2022. Oisin Murphy booked for yard which won this in 2021. Interesting runner. Progressive; form of last win is strong; interesting despite 235-day absence.
14th 14th (25) (22/1 +33%) Point Lynas	22/1(+33%)	(25) Point Lynas 22/1, Ran a cracker when narrowly denied in a big-field 1m handicap at York's Dante meeting and backed that up when filling the runner-up spot again at Nottingham 17 days ago. Likeable but hard to argue he has much in hand of his mark. Good second the last twice; back in deeper waters but he's 3lb ahead of the assessor.
15th 15th (22) (66/1 -65%) Greatgadian	66/1(-65%)	(22) Greatgadian 66/1, Very useful but there's not enough in his turf record to suggest he's likely to come out on top in an ultra-competitive handicap such as this. Finished 11th in this contest in 2022; on a handier mark this time; new headgear.
16th 16th (28) (25/1 +62%) Isla Kai	25/1(+62%)	(28) Isla Kai 25/1, Sixth in last year's Hunt Cup. Got his head in front at Ripon (1m, heavy) in April but found out in better company at York since. Best to look elsewhere. Creditable sixth in this contest 12 months ago; has developed inconsistency since.
17th 17th (11) (18/1 -13%) Blue For You	18/1(-13%)	(11) Blue For You 18/1, Bagged a nice prize at York last summer (also second in Golden Mile at Goodwood). Shaped well when fifth of 16 on York reappearance and respected for a stable which does so well in these top-end handicaps. Should be spot-on for this race with York reappearance under his belt; not dismissed.
18th 18th (30) (125/1 -89%) Light And Dark	125/1(-89%)	(30) Light And Dark 125/1, Useful handicapper but performed no more than respectably in 2 outings in Dubai at the start of this year and last of 9 at Goodwood in a first-time hood (quickly discarded) last month. Not an obvious one. Far from consistent since last win; yard has a much stronger chance with Ghaly.
19th 19th (23) (66/1 -65%) Bear Force One	66/1(-65%)	(23) Bear Force One 66/1, Quirky sort but he's done nothing wrong when winning 1m handicaps at Kempton and Newbury in recent months. Had a few of these in behind him at the latter track but a 3 lb rise for that may anchor him now. Had a possible tactical advantage at Newbury last time; unlikely to follow up.
20th 20th (15) (66/1 -65%) Dawn Of Liberation	66/1(-65%)	(15) Dawn Of Liberation 66/1, Useful colt who won conditions events at Doncaster (7f) and Goodwood (1m) last spring. Better effort in handicaps this term when 4 lengths fourth of 11 over 7.5f at Chester 25 days ago. Hard to argue he looks well treated enough to win a race like this. Shaped encouragingly at Chester last time; this step back up to 1m looks a plus.
21st 21st (13) (11/1 -10%) Astro King	11/1(-10%)	(13) Astro King 11/1, Has reached the frame in the last 2 runnings of this (for Sir Michael Stoute) and showed he retains all his ability when promising fourth of 16 at York (1m, firm) on his reappearance for a new stable, looking unlucky having had to switch. Should go well in this again. Eyecatcher at York on debut for this yard; ran well in last two runnings of this event.
22nd 22nd (19) (50/1 -52%) Orbaan	50/1(-52%)	(19) Orbaan 50/1, Gained deserved big-field handicap success in Golden Mile at Goodwood last summer and followed up in small field classified here. Below par on first 2 outings this season but bounced back to form when fourth of 12 at Epsom last time, keeping on to be nearest finish. Has the ability to go well but it's difficult to see him landing this pot aged eight.
23rd 23rd (4) (100/1 -52%) Imperial Fighter	100/1(-52%)	(4) Imperial Fighter 100/1, Third in last year's Irish 2000 Guineas but below that form since. Slightly better signs when fifth of 6 in Epsom Group 3 18 days ago but didn't show enough to think he'll go close from his lofty mark on his first run in a handicap. Third in last year's Irish 2,000 Guineas; does not appeal on 2023 form; handicap debut.
24th 24th (17) (8.5/1 +47%) Dunum	8.5/1(+47%)	(17) Dunum 8.5/1, Very progressive last term, winning 4 big-field handicaps, and has taken it up another notch again this year, scoring on Limerick reappearance before an excellent second of 20 at the Curragh (good to soft) last month. Has form figures of 1111212, all in competitive handicaps, for current trainer; respected.
25th 25th (7) (12/1 -50%) Intellogent	12/1(-50%)	(7) Intellogent 12/1, Coaxed back to his best by this yard last term, finishing second in this race and third in John Smith's Cup. Fourth in Newmarket Group 3 on reappearance and shaped better than the result (set a lot to do) back in handicap company at Newbury since. Similar mark to last year. Not dismissed. 0-9 for current yard but ran well (close second) off 1lb higher in this contest last year.
26th 26th (16) (40/1 +20%) Outbreak	40/1(+20%)	(16) Outbreak 40/1, Got back on the up when comfortably landing 1m handicap at Newmarket last month. Respectable fifth of 12 at Newbury since but it underlines he needs a bit more from this mark. Largely useful form in handicaps this year; however, faces tough task in this field.
27th 27th (3) (9/1 +18%) Reach For The Moon	9/1(+18%)	(3) Reach For The Moon 9/1, Second (at odds-on) in Hampton Court at this meeting 12 months ago. Pulled too hard in blinkers when tailed off in soft-ground Newmarket Group 3 on reappearance. Headgear off now switching to handicap company. Has a few questions to answer but talented and no shock if he bounced back with a bang. Well treated on handicap debut, granted a revival; best form reads impressively.
28th 28th (27) (22/1 +0%) Wanees	22/1(+0%)	(27) Wanees 22/1, Largely progressive when winning 4 of his first 7 starts but he's failed to make an impact in a couple of strong 1m handicaps this spring. First-time blinkers need to have a positive effect. Revival is possible in new headgear; trainer won this race in 2019 and 2022; not ruled out.
29th 29th (29) (25/1 +0%) Koy Koy	25/1(+0%)	(29) Koy Koy 25/1, Made a winning start for the George Boughey yard at Newmarket last July. Performed with credit in defeat in his 4 subsequent 3-y-o starts but couldn't have found a much harder race for his reappearance and improvement will be needed having been gelded. Gelded since last run and now makes seasonal debut; heed the market signals.
10th 10th (20) (22/1 -38%) Chasing Aphrodite	22/1(-38%)	(20) Chasing Aphrodite 22/1, Better than ever back from wind surgery when winning a big-field C&D handicap at the beginning of May. Looks to have saved for this since and a lightly-raced profile (only had 6 starts) suggests there could be more to come. Reappearance success over C&D took his turf record to 3-4; could well improve further.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

A high-quality renewal and, while the likes Reach For The Moon and Positive are both tempting for each-way players, history is against them in terms of weight-carrying performances, as no winner of this contest has carried more than 9st-5lb in the last 20 years. However, one that ideally fits the bill is GHALY, who is relatively unexposed and is competitively weighted for one so high in the ratings. The trip and ground are ideal and, with Oisin Murphy in the saddle, he has an awful lot going for him as a fresh horse on his seasonal debut. Perotto has dropped to an attractive mark and is feared most, while Tempus and Astro King, who were third and fourth respectively in this last year, also command respect.

As usual, stacks with chances but PEROTTO is simply too well handicapped to ignore. He offered enough when keeping on for seventh in the Victoria Cup over 7f here last month to think new trainer Roger Varian has him in form and he's 3 lb lower than when landing the Britannia at this meeting in 2021. Astro King shaped well on his reappearance for his new stable at York last month and has twice reached the frame in this so he's second choice. Ghaly, Bless Him and Awaal also make the shortlist.

With a rock-solid profile, Irish raider DUNUM (nap) is particularly appealing. Ghaly is second choice, ahead of Blue For You.

17:09 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (10/1 +60%) Best Mate Dave	10/1(+60%)	(12) Best Mate Dave 10/1, No impact in bumpers or a trio of hurdle outings thus far and is hard to recommend on switch to handicapping. Struggled in novice/maiden hurdles but might get more competitive off lowly handicap marks.
2 2nd (5) (5/1 +9%) Never No Trouble	5/1(+9%)	(5) Never No Trouble 5/1, Gained reward for her consistency when winning 8-runner maiden at Hereford (16.2f) in February and acquitted herself well in defeat the last twice, latest when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Ought to go well again. Won Hereford maiden in February and ran well in two spring handicaps; likely contender.
3 3rd (9) (8/1 +0%) Haveyougotmymoney	8/1(+0%)	(9) Haveyougotmymoney 8/1, Made an encouraging return from 5-month break when second at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) last month but wasn't in same form on quicker ground at Hexham since. Others more appealing. Ran well in defeat two starts ago but dropped out rather tamely at Hexham last time.
4 4th (10) (5/1 +23%) Stiletto	5/1(+23%)	(10) Stiletto 5/1, Showed aptitude for hurdling when second on debut at Chepstow in April but failed to build on that at Fontwell last month and cheekpieces now added for handicap debut in this sphere. Fair stayer on the Flat and has made an encouraging start to his hurdling career.
5th 5th (4) (5.5/1 +66%) Kalnoo	5.5/1(+66%)	(4) Kalnoo 5.5/1, Modest form for Sam Curling in Ireland but she did end her time with that stable with a creditable fifth of 17 in 3m Cork handicap last month. Drops significantly in trip on her first outing for new yard. Cheekpieces back on. Bought for £10,000 after respectable fifth in big-field Cork handicap last month.
6th 6th (1) (18/1 -29%) Fabrique En France	18/1(-29%)	(1) Fabrique En France 18/1, Off the mark over fences in handicap at this course (16.5f) a year ago but hasn't gone on as hoped since and blinkers now applied on return to hurdling. On good mark for today's return to hurdling but can't be trusted.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (5/1 +9%) Kapitaliste	5/1(+9%)	(7) Kapitaliste 5/1, Made the frame in both starts this term, latest when creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) 21 days ago. One of the likelier contenders. Second on all three previous visits to Worcester and returns here on a workable mark.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (7/1 +56%) Our Dylan	7/1(+56%)	(8) Our Dylan 7/1, Far from disgraced, on yard debut, when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm, 10/1) 24 days ago. Claims if building on that. Respectable fourth when back under rules this month and today's longer trip will suit.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (12/1 +14%) Sheila Nash	12/1(+14%)	(3) Sheila Nash 12/1, Twice a winner here (both 23f) last summer but not seen since breaking blood vessel when pulled up at Ffos Las in October. Since joined new yard and worth monitoring in market on debut. Dual 2m7f course winner last summer but makes stable debut after 255-day absence.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (14/1 +0%) Stripe Of Honour	14/1(+0%)	(11) Stripe Of Honour 14/1, Bagged his second success here when taking 12-runner handicap (20f) last month and posted creditable fifth (off 8 lb higher) at Southwell since. Not ruled out. Shock C&D winner last month and has since run well at Southwell; could have a say.

LTO Selection:

17:09 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

KAPITALISTE posted one of his better efforts when finishing third at Newton Abbot in late-May and a 1lb rise may not prevent the seven-year-old from gaining a first success of the season. Never No Trouble arrives in good heart and is feared most with useful conditional William Maggs now onboard to take 7lb off her back. Haveyougotmymoney has often shaped as if this step up to 2m4f could bring about some improvement and also warrants consideration.

NEVER NO TROUBLE has been a model of consistency in this sphere and looks the safest option in a tricky finale. Kapitaliste and Valentine Getaway head the list of dangers,

One with some potential is STILETTO, who moves up in trip after launching his hurdling career with two encouraging runs this spring.

17:15 Hamilton Stakes (Class 6) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (8/1 +33%) Goblet Of Fire	8/1(+33%)	(10) Goblet Of Fire 8/1, Poor gelding. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 12/1) 17 days ago. Must improve. Still seeking first win (0-7), but less exposed than the majority; a possible if staying..
2 2nd (7) (1.25/1 +50%) Our Dickie	1.25/1(+50%)	(7) Our Dickie 1.25/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win here in May. 5/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good) 23 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has to be taken seriously. Course winner (8.5f, good) penultimate; below par at Redcar subsequently; headgear tweaked.
3 3rd (6) (14/1 -56%) Mad Artymaise	14/1(-56%)	(6) Mad Artymaise 14/1, Modest filly. Fourth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Redcar (10f, good) 23 days ago, unable to sustain effort. 12-race maiden; ran reasonably well at Redcar (fourth) last time; shorter trip helpful..
4 4th (5) (10/1 -11%) Mac Ailey	10/1(-11%)	(5) Mac Ailey 10/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in December. 10/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Infrequent winner (3-56); usually runs well at Hamilton and more inspiring than many..
5th 5th (9) (10/1 +29%) Samurai Sneddz	10/1(+29%)	(9) Samurai Sneddz 10/1, Temperamental sort. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 9 in handicap (9/1) at this course (12.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Sole win came at Carlisle (1m1f, Cl 6) last spring; poor effort over 1m4f here last time..
6th 6th (2) (50/1 -79%) Cheese And Wine	50/1(-79%)	(2) Cheese And Wine 50/1, Poor mare. First run since leaving Ewan Whillans when eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (12.1f, good to firm, 25/1) 13 days ago. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Paul Robson. 16-race maiden; in poor form since the summer of 2021; first run for Stuart Coltherd..
7th 7th (4) (6.5/1 +54%) Jaminoz	6.5/1(+54%)	(4) Jaminoz 6.5/1, Modest gelding. Fourth of 6 in handicap (14/1) at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Blinkers back on. Won on heavy at Ayr (7f) last October; no further progress since but isn't a forlorn hope..
8th 8th (8) (7.5/1 +17%) Royal Countess	7.5/1(+17%)	(8) Royal Countess 7.5/1, Modest mare. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in May. Fifth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Ayr (10f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Player. Ayr regular; broadly held form since winning (1m2f) in early May; can't be dismissed..
9th 9th (1) (9/1 -157%) Retirement Beckons	9/1(-157%)	(1) Retirement Beckons 9/1, Modest gelding. 4-time course winner. 12/1, won 9-runner handicap at Ayr (8f, firm) 8 days ago. Can go well again. Four course wins; resumed winning ways at Ayr (1m) last week; stable won this last year..

LTO Selection:

17:15 Hamilton Stakes (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Having struck over an extended mile here on his penultimate outing, OUR DICKIE's stamina appeared to be stretched over 1m2f at Redcar 23 days ago. Down in both trip and class today, he's favoured by the weights and might find further improvement for the addition of first-time blinkers. Royal Countess can have a say, while recent Ayr scorer Retirement Beckons should not be underestimated either.

OUR DICKIE disappointed at Redcar last time but he's the one to beat if able reproduce the form of his win at this track the time before. Retirement Beckons is a multiple winner here over the years and arrives on the back of victory at Ayr last week, so is the obvious threat. Royal Countess is best of the others.

The suggestion is MAC AILEY, who usually goes well here. Retirement Beckons and Our Dickie are also shortlisted.

17:19 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (11) (16/1 +36%) Spirit Of Ash	16/1(+36%)	(11) Spirit Of Ash 16/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, firm, 12/1) 7 days ago, left poorly placed. Back up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Hood on 1st time. Easy enough to look elsewhere. 11-race maiden and she's been well held in both runs for current yard; hood is now added.
2 2nd (8) (25/1 -127%) Quoteline Direct	25/1(-127%)	(8) Quoteline Direct 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Ran well down in grade after 11 weeks off when second of 8 in minor event (16/5) at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off a further 3 months and certainly not dismissed. In good form on AW in his last three starts and he's respected back from a another break.
3 3rd (7) (2/1 +11%) Sun Festival	2/1(+11%)	(7) Sun Festival 2/1, 4/6, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner minor event at Brighton (9.9f, firm) 12 days ago, leading over 1f out. Expected to be bang there if lining up (Engaged 8.45 Beverley Tuesday). Won a 1m2f Brighton classified event 12 days ago; strong claims.
4 4th (4) (3.2/1 +60%) Marcello Si	3.2/1(+60%)	(4) Marcello Si 3.2/1, Ran well after 7 months off when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 47 days ago, deserving credit for emerging best of those to have raced close to the strong pace. Merits consideration. Runner-up over C&D on his return but was beaten over 5l and that took his record to 0-8.
5th 5th (12) (6.5/1 +7%) Braes Of Doune	6.5/1(+7%)	(12) Braes Of Doune 6.5/1, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ran best race when second of 9 in handicap at Ayr (8f, firm) 8 days ago, running on late. Back up in trip. Makes all-weather debut and not taken lightly. 0-9 but he went close at Ayr last week and looks interesting on this step back up in trip.
6th 6th (2) (9/1 -13%) Jamil	9/1(-13%)	(2) Jamil 9/1, 7/2, won 10-runner handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good) 37 days ago, edging ahead inside final 1f. Raised 3 lb and rates a sound each-way player if taking to an artificial surface. Up 3lb for his Catterick win but has claims if he can continue the good work back in trip.
7th 7th (5) (22/1 -57%) International Law	22/1(-57%)	(5) International Law 22/1, Course winner. 13/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 53 days ago, not ideally placed. Back down in trip and others look stronger. Tapeta specialist but he's still 5lb higher than for last win and others are preferred.
8th 8th (3) (22/1 -10%) Aljardaa	22/1(-10%)	(3) Aljardaa 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 9 on handicap debut (40/1) at this C&D 47 days ago, running on late after missing the break. Lightly raced 5yo who could get involved if she can build on her fourth over C&D last time.
9th 9th (10) (20/1 +39%) The Grey Bandit	20/1(+39%)	(10) The Grey Bandit 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 250/1, offered little after 21 months off when seventh of 8 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 44 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Has struggled in all four runs and needs a transformation on his handicap debut.
10th 10th (1) (16/1 -60%) Habanero Star	16/1(-60%)	(1) Habanero Star 16/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. 7/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago, ridden closer to the pace than the first 3. Others more persuasive. Tapeta winner (1m3f) in March and fair efforts on turf in his last two starts; in the mix.
11th 11th (9) (11/1 -57%) Precedent	11/1(-57%)	(9) Precedent 11/1, Ran to a similar level as on return when fourth of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 40 days ago, carrying head bit high. Mark eases a touch and could well be in the mix. Two decent efforts for current yard but he's now 0-9 and not sure this new trip will suit.
12th 12th (6) (40/1 -21%) Big Muddy	40/1(-21%)	(6) Big Muddy 40/1, Unreliable individual. Refused to race in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good, 20/1). Off 9 months. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Seb Spencer. Not a reliable betting proposition. 0-12 and he refused to race in two of his last four runs last season; returns for new yard.

LTO Selection:

17:19 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Habanero Star is 2lb above her last winning mark and the daughter of Mayson would be dangerous to dismiss based on that, but QUOTELINE DIRECT gets the vote. Micky Hammond's inmate has been running with credit in recent months and finished a length and a quarter back in second over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton in March. Braes Of Doune was only narrowly denied at Ayr last week and is another to consider on his all-weather debut.

A tricky opener to solve but BRAES OF DOUNE is selected to go one better than at Ayr last week having taken his time to hit top stride. This step back up in trip looks a wise move, and he can get the better of Marcello Si, who made an encouraging return when runner-up over C&D last month. Sun Festival is declared at Beverley on Tuesday and Joseph Parr's 5-y-o would be one to look out for if taking his chance.

An open race in which QUOTELINE DIRECT gets the vote ahead of last week's Ayr runner-up Braes Of Doune.

17:20 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (3/1 -50%) Starman	3/1(-50%)	(7) Starman 3/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. 16/1, creditable fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f, good) 3 days ago, left poorly placed. Respected. Good 2nd last month; hasn't built on that twice since; needs to step up on latest 5th.
2 2nd (2) (66/1 -32%) Fox Leicester	66/1(-32%)	(2) Fox Leicester 66/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Ninth of 17 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Listowel (16f, good) 16 days ago. Regressive on the Flat and he hasn't shown enough in two runs over hurdles.
3 3rd (8) (20/1 -43%) U Asking Me	20/1(-43%)	(8) U Asking Me 20/1, Ask gelding. Dam (h66), ran twice over hurdles, half-sister to 3½m Cork National winner Our Monty. Won a point at the fourth attempt and not discounted for all that longer trips will probably suit. Won at 4th attempt in points; more required here and may find this trip sharp.
4 4th (4) (40/1 -21%) Seasett	40/1(-21%)	(4) Seasett 40/1, Fairly useful winner at 8f on flat. 33/1, first run since leaving Charlie Fellowes when eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) on NH debut 22 days ago. Others make more appeal. Rated 75 on Flat when he left Britain; beaten a long way out on hurdle bow at Ballinrobe.
5th 5th (3) (28/1 +44%) Noble Crusade	28/1(+44%)	(3) Noble Crusade 28/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 100/1, sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 177 days ago. Won 3 on the Flat but shown very little in 2 hurdle starts; hard to fancy.
6th 6th (10) (100/1 -25%) Jeje Plessis	100/1(-25%)	(10) Jeje Plessis 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.3f, good to soft, 125/1) 17 days ago. Tailed off in two runs in maiden hurdles; needs progress.
7th 7th (9) (66/1 -164%) Boston Bobby	66/1(-164%)	(9) Boston Bobby 66/1, Hillstar gelding. Half-brother to poor chaser Special Buddy. Dam, 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fair chaser (21f winner) Thats The Dream. Yard having good spell. Hillstar gelding; half-brother to point/2m3f chase winner; unlikely to have a say.
\|F\| \|F\| (5) (0.25/1 +56%) The Last Mardi	0.25/1(+56%)	(5) The Last Mardi 0.25/1, Useful dual bumper winnner. 6/4, good second of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 22 days ago. Sets the standard and can strike. Dual bumper winner; promise in each of his runs over hurdles; clear career best latest.
\|F\| \|F\| (1) (22/1 +12%) Breath Caught	22/1(+12%)	(1) Breath Caught 22/1, Useful handicapper on Flat. First run since leaving Ralph Beckett when fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 22/1) on NH debut. Off 12 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Something to prove. Useful on the level but showed nothing on hurdle bow and off 380 days.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (66/1 +34%) Srowland Jack	66/1(+34%)	(6) Srowland Jack 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) on NH debut 22 days ago. Outpaced before finishing tailed off last month; hard to fancy.
\|RO\| \|RO\| (11) (125/1 -25%) Prince Quattro	125/1(-25%)	(11) Prince Quattro 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, eleventh of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Up against it. Tailed off in trio of hurdle starts so far.

LTO Selection:

17:20 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

This looks a good opportunity for Gordon Elliott's THE LAST MARDI. Since winning a couple of bumpers at Ballinrobe and Down Royal, he has been placed in two of his three maiden hurdles. This doesn't look a strong contest at all. Starman was beaten into fifth at Downpatrick at Sunday, but that was a decent race. He has a runner-up berth in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in his locker. U Asking Me showed marked improvement in his fourth outing in a point-to-point to win at Tyrella in January. Although this is a very different trip, he could build upon that on his track debut.

THE LAST MARDI won a couple of bumpers and has shown enough over hurdles to think he can open his account in a race like this. Starman looks the chief threat on form and point winner U Asking Me can't be ruled out.

Without much depth in this, THE LAST MARDI looks rock solid arriving on the back of a career best and he sets a solid standard

17:26 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (0.73/1 +12%) Indispensable	0.73/1(+12%)	(6) Indispensable 0.73/1, Ten Sovereigns filly who matched debut form when second of 7 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 5/4) 25 days ago. Sets the standard on that form here and she ought to make a bold bid. Form of latest second has been well franked and she sets a clear standard back at 5f.
2 2nd (10) (4.5/1 +31%) Ziggy's Queen	4.5/1(+31%)	(10) Ziggy's Queen 4.5/1, Once-raced filly. Third of 10 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, firm, 11/2) on debut 14 days ago, needing stiffer test. Should have more to offer. Shaped well when 3rd behind a smart prospect on Nottingham debut; lots more to come.
3 3rd (5) (18/1 -29%) I'm So Dizzy	18/1(-29%)	(5) I'm So Dizzy 18/1, Once-raced filly. 40/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) on debut 28 days ago. May well do better over further in due course. Minor promise at Yarmouth four weeks ago but more emphasis on stamina will suit in time.
4 4th (9) (10/1 -43%) Specific Times	10/1(-43%)	(9) Specific Times 10/1, Foaled March 6. Blue Point filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner who stayed 7f, Matched debut form when second in 4-runner Catterick maiden (5f) in May, effort over 1f out, no extra last ½f. In good hands and she may do better still. Promise in her two starts this spring; needs more to win but it's not out of the question.
5th 5th (7) (18/1 -29%) Mammy	18/1(-29%)	(7) Mammy 18/1, Once-raced filly. Ninth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good, 16/1) on debut 32 days ago, weakening final 1f. This ought to reveal more. Showed speed before dropping away over 6f at Newmarket last month; big step forward needed.
6th 6th (3) (10/1 -43%) Full Gambit	10/1(-43%)	(3) Full Gambit 10/1, Promising type. Third of 7 in maiden (20/1) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago, nearest finish. Should progress. Outpaced before keeping on for 3rd on Catterick debut; should be more clued up now.
7th 7th (8) (16/1 +11%) Shamardia	16/1(+11%)	(8) Shamardia 16/1, Foaled February 3. Shamardal filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Desert Team. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Tears of The Sun. Market should prove a useful guide on debut. Half-sister to a useful 5f winner; dam a Group 3 winner; appeal on paper; check betting.
8th 8th (2) (125/1 -150%) Foxfield	125/1(-150%)	(2) Foxfield 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 4 in maiden at Catterick (5f, good, 28/1) 37 days ago, fading final 1f. Likely type for nurseries in due course. Not beaten many rivals home in two runs this spring; nurseries more suitable after this.
9th 9th (4) (80/1 -142%) Harswell Star	80/1(-142%)	(4) Harswell Star 80/1, Zoustar filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Sharper with debut run under her belt when fifth in 9-runner Wetherby maiden (5.5f) 8 days ago but she's another who will be better off in low-grade nurseries moving forward in all likelihood. Second run was better than her debut; more to come but maybe in nurseries.
10th 10th (1) (18/1 +45%) Divergency	18/1(+45%)	(1) Divergency 18/1, Foaled April 15. €60,000 foal, €80,000 yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winners Silhuette and Mironica. Dam maiden (stayed 7.5f). Worth a check in the betting for clues on debut. 80,000euros half-sister to five winners; yard's 2yos operating at modest strike-rate.

LTO Selection:

17:26 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

INDISPENSABLE's second-placed finish at Goodwood is working out better than expected, with both the third and fourth winning next time out, and a breakthrough success could be on the cards now dropped into a class 5 event. There were positives to be gleaned from Full Gambit's debut third at Catterick earlier in the month and Amy Murphy's filly looks most likely to chase the selection home, marginally ahead of Specific Times.

INDISPENSABLE failed to build on her encouraging debut effort as expected when runner-up over 6f at Goodwood last month but that was still a solid enough display and a repeat may well be enough to see her off the mark at the third attempt now returned to the minimum trip. Full Gambit was getting the hang of things late on when third on debut at Catterick 3 weeks ago and can figure with progress likely. Ziggy's Queen and Specific Times complete the shortlist.

Ziggy's Queen is open to considerable improvement but she'll need it to lower the colours of standard-setting INDISPENSABLE.

17:35 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 14f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (1/1 +43%) Gregory	1/1(+43%)	(5) Gregory 1/1, Made an impressive winning start and confirmed that he's an excellent prospect when landing a listed race at Goodwood with something to spare last time. Well on top at the finish that day and more to come upped in trip, so lots to like under Dettori. 1m3f Listed winner at Goodwood and pedigree firmly indicates he'll be suited by this trip.
2 2nd (10) (10/1 -11%) Saint George	10/1(-11%)	(10) Saint George 10/1, Progressive sort who arrives on a hat-trick having comfortably landed an 8-runner event at Doncaster last time. This is tougher, but further improvement can't be ruled out. Won 14.5f handicap at Doncaster recently; tougher task today but he impressed last time.
3 3rd (2) (5.5/1 +8%) Chesspiece	5.5/1(+8%)	(2) Chesspiece 5.5/1, Overcame greenness to make a winning start last year and has progressed on both subsequent outings, keeping on strongly to land a handicap at York last time. Sure to stay and makes plenty of appeal. Stayed on well to defy top weight in 1m4f handicap at York and he's on the shortlist.
4 4th (3) (8/1 -23%) Circle Of Fire	8/1(-23%)	(3) Circle Of Fire 8/1, Highly promising son of Almanzor who built on his debut third when impressively landing 1m Salisbury novice in September. Placed in better company since, shaping well from a poor position when third in Derby Trial at Lingfield last time, and seems likely to be on the premises again up in trip. 3rd in Lingfield Derby Trial; in excellent hands to progress & this longer trip could help.
5th 5th (4) (33/1 -65%) Etna Rosso	33/1(-65%)	(4) Etna Rosso 33/1, Made a winning start at Limerick in April and acquitted himself well when second to Peking Opera in a listed contest at Navan since. Further progress on the cards and not out of place in this grade. Runner-up to Peking Opera in Navan Listed race on just his second start; interesting.
6th 6th (12) (22/1 -57%) St Vincents Garden	22/1(-57%)	(12) St Vincents Garden 22/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in maiden at Fairyhouse recently and, while this is much tougher, he shapes as if he will be well suited by the longer trip. Unexposed colt who has shown promise and could be about to take a big step forward.
7th 7th (9) (6/1 -9%) Peking Opera	6/1(-9%)	(9) Peking Opera 6/1, Off the mark at the second attempt, then upped his form again to make a successful return (with Etna Rosso behind) at Navan last time. More to come at this trip and connections always demand respect at this meeting. 1m5f Listed win at Navan last month and he could have lots more to offer for top trainer.
8th 8th (14) (66/1 -32%) Sumo Sam	66/1(-32%)	(14) Sumo Sam 66/1, Nathaniel filly who scored on her debut at Newmarket before posting an excellent second in 10f listed race there. Bit disappointing since but bred to get this far. Fair form in 1m2f Listed fillies' races and pedigree hints this longer trip could be ideal.
9th 9th (13) (125/1 -89%) Think First	125/1(-89%)	(13) Think First 125/1, Useful colt who produced his best effort to date when fifth to Saint George in a handicap at Doncaster last time. Boasts a progressive profile but will likely be outclassed in this company. Didn't run badly in 14.5f handicap at Doncaster recently but again looks vulnerable.
10th 10th (1) (33/1 +18%) Batemans Bay	33/1(+18%)	(1) Batemans Bay 33/1, Shaped like a stayer on debut and duly improved for the extra furlong when winning Haydock novice. Ran well upped in grade/trip again when fourth in Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (10f, good) 8 months ago (gelded since) but this is a tough starting point for his 3-y-o campaign. 4th in Gr 3 Zetland in October; may have staying potential but needs lots of improvement.
11th 11th (6) (33/1 -65%) Hadrianus	33/1(-65%)	(6) Hadrianus 33/1, AW maiden winner in December who has improved in a higher grade this year, third to Gregory in a listed event at Goodwood last time. Hard to see him reversing that form, though. Held by Gregory on Goodwood form but stable's 3yos often improve when stepped up in trip.
12th 12th (8) (80/1 -100%) Nurburgring	80/1(-100%)	(8) Nurburgring 80/1, Off the mark at Navan in April and far from disgraced when fifth in a listed event at the same track last time. Much more required if he's to get involved in this, however. Unexposed; fifth in Navan Listed race latest but was behind Peking Opera and Etna Rosso.
13th 13th (7) (125/1 -25%) Ndaawi	125/1(-25%)	(7) Ndaawi 125/1, Has some solid form but found his limitations exposed when sixth of 8 in the Derby Trial at Lingfield last month. Has plenty to find. Has had excuses the last twice but down the field in both and others have less to prove.
14th 14th (11) (400/1 -60%) Steven Seagull	400/1(-60%)	(11) Steven Seagull 400/1, Modest maiden who looks well out of his depth in this company. Seven-race maiden whose form is light years behind what today's opponents have achieved.

LTO Selection:

17:35 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Aidan O'Brien has landed five of the last 10 renewals of this contest, most recently with Santiago in 2020. Therefore, it could be worth siding with his sole representative, PEKING OPERA, who secured a staying-on success in Listed company over 1m5f last month and has scope for further progress after only three starts. Gregory remains unbeaten following a comfortable victory over 1m3f at Goodwood last month and a longer trip looks worth exploring for him given his dam won a Group 2 over an extended 1m6f during her career. St Vincents Garden is another with claims, especially as William Buick has opted to ride the son of Camelot over the Godolphin-owned Chesspiece, but he was beaten two and a quarter lengths by the selection on his penultimate run.

GREGORY has made a big impression on both starts to date and he's the sort to relish the extra distance, so he's an obvious choice to maintain his unbeaten record. Circle of Fire did well to get third from an unpromising position in the Derby Trial at Lingfield, so he's feared, while Peking Opera strikes as the best of the Irish challengers.

Goodwood Listed winner Gregory is a very bright prospect, but preference is for ST VINCENTS GARDEN who has untapped potential.

17:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (100/1 +0%) Kitten's Bay	100/1(+0%)	(6) Kitten's Bay 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in minor event at Thirsk (8f, good, 80/1) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere. Well held in his two runs on different ground at Thirsk (1m), with a best RPR of 47.
1 1st (5) (3.33/1 -11%) Hidden Story	3.33/1(-11%)	(5) Hidden Story 3.33/1, Went backwards from a really promising debut when seventh of 13 in maiden (9/4) at Newmarket (10f, good) 33 days ago, outpaced when bit short of room under 2f out. Will be suited by further than this but merits consideration nonetheless. Disappointing at Newmarket last time but he sets the standard on his initial form.
2 2nd (10) (3.5/1 +22%) Mambo Sunset	3.5/1(+22%)	(10) Mambo Sunset 3.5/1, Made an encouraging start to her career when third of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 17/2) 20 days ago, rallying after outpaced 3f out. Upped slightly in trip and should improve. Eyecatching third behind a smart prospect at Carlisle on his recent debut; interesting.
3 3rd (7) (11/1 +8%) Mordor	11/1(+8%)	(7) Mordor 11/1, Looked badly in need of the experience when fifth of 11 in maiden (4/1) at Leicester (10f, heavy) on debut 53 days ago, never nearer after very slowly away. Seems sure to do better with that under his belt. Well bred but he was well held on debut and needs a transformation on his second start.
4 4th (4) (5/1 +41%) Break Point	5/1(+41%)	(4) Break Point 5/1, 12/1, showed plenty to work on when third of 5 in maiden at Nottingham (10.2f, soft) on debut a couple of months ago. Should learn from that and may well do better. Shaped with promise behind a useful rival at Nottingham in April and he's in the mix.
5th 5th (9) (6.5/1 +46%) Unlimited	6.5/1(+46%)	(9) Unlimited 6.5/1, 14/1, sixth of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago, not unduly punished. Up in trip. In top hands and no surprise if he takes a big step forward. Well held sixth of 12 at Doncaster and he needs plenty of progress upped in trip.
6th 6th (8) (200/1 +0%) New York Bay	200/1(+0%)	(8) New York Bay 200/1, Last and beaten a long way on both starts so far. Impossible to fancy. Finished a tailed-off last at massive prices in her two runs (1m2f/1m) this season.
7th 7th (3) (4/1 +11%) Bear On The Loose	4/1(+11%)	(3) Bear On The Loose 4/1, Improved from debut when won 8-runner minor event (11/4) at Yarmouth (8f, soft) just over 8 weeks ago, making all and drawing clear late on. Upped to 1¼m and he's open to further improvement. Made all at Yarmouth last time and he's open to more progress on his step up in trip.
8th 8th (1) (8/1 -220%) Rayat	8/1(-220%)	(1) Rayat 8/1, Overcame inexperience when winning 6-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 8/13) on debut 53 days ago, dead-heating with the standard-setter. Can improve from that first outing. Cost 360,000gns; dead-heated when odds-on at Wolverhampton and he's respected up in trip.
9th 9th (2) (200/1 +20%) Vikinvalleycracker	200/1(+20%)	(2) Vikinvalleycracker 200/1, 300/1, last of 9 in minor event at Redcar (10f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Likely a longer-term project. Finished a tailed-off last of nine at a massive price at Redcar (1m2f) last month.

LTO Selection:

17:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

RAYAT forced a dead-heat when running on well on his racecourse debut over an extended mile at Wolverhampton in April. He has to shoulder a 7lb penalty for that success, but Sean Kirrane negates some of that rise with his 3lb claim and the gelded son of Starspangledbanner must command respect with that in mind. He is fancied to get the better of fellow last-time-out winner Bear On The Loose, who receives a handy weight-for-age allowance and should not be dismissed. Mambo Sunset adds further spice to the race.

Cases can be made for a few of these but sole filly in the line-up MAMBO SUNSET is selected to get off the mark second time up after making an encouraging start to her career when third in a Carlisle maiden just under 3 weeks ago. Bear On The Loose improved to get off the mark switched to turf at Yarmouth in April, so he may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Rayat, who shared the spoils on debut and seems sure to improve with that under his belt.

An interesting race in which MAMBO SUNSET gets the vote ahead of the penalised pair Rayat and Bear On The Loose.

17:55 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (0.83/1 +56%) Bowmore	0.83/1(+56%)	(7) Bowmore 0.83/1, Promising individual. 25/1, excellent fifth of 27 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 177 days ago. Should improve again. Big shout.
2 2nd (5) (3/1 -60%) Dark Note	3/1(-60%)	(5) Dark Note 3/1, Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Third of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good, 13/2) 19 days ago. Progressing well recently so he's very much one to consider.
3 3rd (8) (11/1 +39%) Johnny M	11/1(+39%)	(8) Johnny M 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, very good third of 17 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good) 16 days ago. Shortlisted.
4 4th (10) (10/1 -25%) Noble Blue	10/1(-25%)	(10) Noble Blue 10/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 13 in novice hurdle (7/1) at Down Royal (20.4f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. Hood on 1st time. No forlorn hope.
5th 5th (2) (7/1 +50%) Privilege	7/1(+50%)	(2) Privilege 7/1, Fair hurdler. Fading fourth of 7 in minor event hurdle at Killarney (20f, good, 28/1) 37 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and not ruled out back in trip.
6th 6th (6) (10/1 -54%) Atreides	10/1(-54%)	(6) Atreides 10/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1 and tongue strap on, third of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. Not discounted if building on that effort.
7th 7th (1) (150/1 +0%) No Show	150/1(+0%)	(1) No Show 150/1, Once-raced maiden over hurdles. 25/1, last of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f), very slowly away. Off 7 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code.
8th 8th (4) (100/1 +33%) Victory Star	100/1(+33%)	(4) Victory Star 100/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 200/1, twentieth of 21 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 177 days ago. Needs a big step forward.
\|F\| \|F\| (9) (33/1 -83%) Mo Chruinne	33/1(-83%)	(9) Mo Chruinne 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in bumper at Naas (15.9f, soft, 100/1) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Alan Donoghue with more required.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (25/1 +0%) Bromfield Fox	25/1(+0%)	(11) Bromfield Fox 25/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to useful chaser Springfield Fox, stayed 33f. Dam ran once in bumper. Market can guide.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (125/1 +50%) Screaming Petrus	125/1(+50%)	(3) Screaming Petrus 125/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 150/1) 38 days ago, tailing off 4 out. Stable in good form but lots more is needed.

LTO Selection:

17:55 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

They were strong maiden hurdles that BOWMORE finished fourth and fifth in at Cork and Leopardstown respectively towards the end of last year. They were also big fields and he showed up well for a long way. He could improve for better ground here. Atreides wasn't beaten far into third on hurdling debut in Down Royal at the start of the month. That effort certainly gives him claims. Dark Note has been placed in his last two hurdle races and had a subsequent winner behind him in Tramore. Noble Blue and Johnny M are capable of making their presence felt.

BOWMORE rates the pick on the form of his excellent fifth in a big-field Leopardstown novice and with further progress on the cards Henry de Bromhead's promising 5-y-o gets the nod. Tramore third Dark Note also has the form to have a say and is next on the list, with Privilege and Johnny M appealing as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

Preference is for DARK NOTE who seems to be improving and any further progress could make him hard to beat

18:01 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (0.91/1 -25%) Bondi Bay	0.91/1(-25%)	(5) Bondi Bay 0.91/1, Encouraging debut second of 10 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 25 days ago, finishing well. Looks sure to improve. Recovered well from sluggish start to take second on debut at Salisbury; good chance here.
2 2nd (1) (1.5/1 +20%) Bright	1.5/1(+20%)	(1) Bright 1.5/1, Promising individual. 7/2, third of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5f) 40 days ago. Likely to stay 6f. Open to further progress. Bettered debut run when keeping on third over 5f on AW last month; likely contender.
3 3rd (6) (8/1 +43%) Moralisa	8/1(+43%)	(6) Moralisa 8/1, Thrice-raced filly. Runner-up at Newcastle last autumn but below that level in 2 comeback outings at Wolverhampton in recent weeks. Made promising 2yo debut but both runs this season have been underwhelming.
4 4th (4) (40/1 -60%) Manila Style	40/1(-60%)	(4) Manila Style 40/1, 40/1, remote fifth of 10 in novice at Southwell (6f) on debut 8 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot in a short time. Struggled to get competitive when 40-1 for recent debut at Southwell.
5th 5th (3) (28/1 -40%) Little Man	28/1(-40%)	(3) Little Man 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. Modest form when 9 lengths fourth of 9 in maiden at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 20/1) 19 days ago. Displayed clear promise on first two starts but has a bit to find with the principals here.
6th 6th (2) (50/1 -100%) Jailhouse Rock	50/1(-100%)	(2) Jailhouse Rock 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 9 in maiden at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 19 days ago. More needed. Not disgraced on first two starts but low-grade handicaps beckon.

LTO Selection:

18:01 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BONDI BAY caught the eye when staying on into second place on her opening bid at Salisbury last month and could prove tough to beat with that experience now under her belt. Bright finished behind two subsequent winners when third at Wolverhampton in May and isn't one to take lightly now stepped up to 6f on this switch to turf. Moralisa requires some improvement to topple the main protagonists but still makes most appeal of the remainder.

Likely this will develop into a straight fight between BONDI BAY and Bright, with a narrow preference for the former after her promising opening effort at Salisbury.

Rae Guest's filly BONDI BAY did well to finish second on her debut at Salisbury and will be hard to beat if she can build on that run.

18:10 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(21) (80/1 +11%) Seven Questions	80/1(+11%)	(21) Seven Questions 80/1, Caught on the line having raced freely at Yarmouth a fortnight ago. Promising but it's at a lower level than this. Behind two of these on debut and beaten a neck last time; needs a huge step forward.
(24) (200/1 -100%) Two Tribes	200/1(-100%)	(24) Two Tribes 200/1, Hasn't shown enough in 2 starts to think he has any realistic chance at this level. Cheekpieces on. Some ability in two starts on AW but needs to improve dramatically; cheekpieces on.
1 1st (4) (20/1 +50%) Big Evs	20/1(+50%)	(4) Big Evs 20/1, Displayed plenty of early zip to get across from a wide draw when second of 14 starting out at Redcar 3 weeks ago. Yard not known for success with juveniles and form is only ordinary but that was a promising start. Close second to Hala Emaraaty on Redcar debut; should win races but probably not this one.
2 2nd (12) (3.33/1 +17%) Johannes Brahms	3.33/1(+17%)	(12) Johannes Brahms 3.33/1, 200,000 gns yearling, Siyouni colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Dream By Day. Overcame inexperience to land the odds starting out at Naas last month. That race hasn't worked out as quite expected but the time was a good one and he's a major player for leading connections. Narrow winner on Naas debut but should improve; stable has won this three times since 2015.
3 3rd (11) (18/1 -50%) Inquisitively	18/1(-50%)	(11) Inquisitively 18/1, Half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Pixeleen and 2-y-o 6f winner The Mum, dam also a 2-y-o 6f winner. Travelled best when worn down close home starting out over 6f at Windsor 3 weeks ago. Expected to build on that promising debut but this asks a stern question. Promising second on Windsor debut and drop in trip no problem, but needs to improve.
4 4th (25) (40/1 -43%) Up The Manor	40/1(-43%)	(25) Up The Manor 40/1, Foaled March 26. £20,000 2-y-o, Soldier's Call colt. Dam 6f winner who stayed 1m. Ultimately well on top when landing 14-runner novice on debut at Doncaster a month ago. Bare form of that pretty ordinary but he can do better. Made a winning debut at Doncaster last month but needs to step up considerably.
5th 5th (2) (25/1 -56%) Alabama	25/1(-56%)	(2) Alabama 25/1, Closely related to smart winner up to 6f Sioux Nation. Yet to surpass third-place finish but offered plenty to work on amidst obvious inexperience both starts at up to 6f. In top hands and sure to progress with blinkers fitted. Twice a beaten favourite; can do better but Ryan Moore is on Johannes Brahms; blinkers on.
6th 6th (18) (200/1 +0%) Myconian	200/1(+0%)	(18) Myconian 200/1, Magna Grecia colt who hasn't kicked on since winning a newcomers race at Saint-Cloud in March. Tongue tie added to blinkers but readily opposed in this company. Has not built on debut win in France; could be considered only if the ground turned soft.
7th 7th (10) (50/1 +24%) Hala Emaraaty	50/1(+24%)	(10) Hala Emaraaty 50/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 6-runner maiden at Ripon (heavy) and just as effective on different ground when defying a penalty at Redcar 17 days later. That isn't form to be getting carried away with, though. Narrow winner of two starts but faces a much stiffer task; stable has a stronger candidate.
8th 8th (8) (50/1 -25%) Ganesha	50/1(-25%)	(8) Ganesha 50/1, January foal who was green early but he got the message when finding plenty for pressure to make a winning start at Hamilton 3 weeks ago. Couple of winners have come out of that race and stiffer test of stamina over 5f will suit. Did well to make a winning debut at Hamilton and form boosted, but he needs a big step up.
9th 9th (16) (25/1 +38%) Mayo Neighs	25/1(+38%)	(16) Mayo Neighs 25/1, Foaled February 14. 95,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f winner Bosh and 5f-7f winner Porfin. Already gelded and well prepared to make a successful start at Bath last month. Expected to build on that. Narrowly made a winning debut at Bath; improvement likely but it will be needed.
10th 10th (23) (22/1 -57%) Supersonic Man	22/1(-57%)	(23) Supersonic Man 22/1, Too green to show full worth starting out at Naas but turned out a week later, he was all the better for that when successful at Tipperary. Stiff track will play to his strengths and he's capable of hitting the frame (as his sire did in this race back in 2012). Off the mark at Tipperary on his second start and shouldn't be passed over at all lightly.
11th 11th (3) (5/1 -50%) Barnwell Boy	5/1(-50%)	(3) Barnwell Boy 5/1, Early foal who quickened up in the style of a useful juvenile when making a decisive winning debut at Goodwood (6f) a month ago. Drop to 5f no issue given speed he displayed and he's a bright prospect. Impressive winner over 6f on Goodwood debut; should be okay over stiff 5f; high on list.
12th 12th (17) (33/1 +18%) Muqtahem	33/1(+18%)	(17) Muqtahem 33/1, Confirmed promise of his debut when landing 6-runner novice at Pontefract (6f) a month ago, kept up to work having gone with zest. Open to further improvement but certainly needs it at this level. Improved from his debut when winning at Pontefract but plenty more will be needed from him.
13th 13th (26) (5/1 +69%) World Of Darcy	5/1(+69%)	(26) World Of Darcy 5/1, Wasn't unbacked prior to making perfect start at Pontefract last month. Second (stablemate) successful since and he fared best of the rest behind the smart Elite Status in the National Stakes at Sandown. One to consider. Won on Pontefract debut and second behind a smart stablemate last time; major contender.
14th 14th (13) (150/1 +0%) Lieutenant Rascal	150/1(+0%)	(13) Lieutenant Rascal 150/1, Maiden after 3 starts, failing to improve for application of blinkers at Hamilton. Right up against it. Has shown ability in all three starts but unlikely to be troubling the principals here.
15th 15th (1) (18/1 +55%) Action Point	18/1(+55%)	(1) Action Point 18/1, Athletic sort who looked well tuned up and clearly knew his job when scoring decisively on debut at Kempton (5f) in April. Better form when second to Maximum Impact over C&D the following month but his professionalism limits his potential somewhat. Won on Kempton debut but beaten by Maximum Impact here last month; up against it.
16th 16th (19) (150/1 -50%) Scoops Ahoy	150/1(-50%)	(19) Scoops Ahoy 150/1, Didn't need to improve to land the odds on third start at Hamilton last week, ultimately well on top at the finish. This a completely different ask, though. Didn't need to improve to get off the mark at Hamilton last week; plenty more on his plate.
17th 17th (7) (50/1 -52%) Fusterlandia	50/1(-52%)	(7) Fusterlandia 50/1, Similar form when runner-up both starts, heavily backed but unable to repel the late thrust of Bombay Bazaar at Beverley 11 days ago. Limit not yet reached. Runner-up in both starts including behind Bombay Bazaar last time; now 4lb worse off.
18th 18th (20) (25/1 -39%) Sergeant Wilko	25/1(-39%)	(20) Sergeant Wilko 25/1, Shaped best when second of 8 in an early-season novice at Musselburgh and duly went one place better at Thirsk a fortnight later. Off since (bought by new owners) but he's a speedy and potentially useful juvenile. Scored at Thirsk last time with Bombay Bazaar behind; raced on slow ground so far.
19th 19th (5) (18/1 -80%) Bombay Bazaar	18/1(-80%)	(5) Bombay Bazaar 18/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when supplementing his Beverley win back at that venue in another minor race 11 days ago. Strong at the finish on each occasion so that stiff 5f will be right up his street. Progressive and won at Beverley the last twice; suited by a stiff 5f and frame material.
20th 20th (22) (80/1 -60%) Sir Bolton	80/1(-60%)	(22) Sir Bolton 80/1, Foaled March 10. €155,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Carried left and correctly awarded the race on debut at Yarmouth in April. Not seen since but yard's 2-y-os having an excellent season. Got the race in the stewards' room on his Yarmouth debut; needs to improve.
21st 21st (9) (33/1 +0%) Hackman	33/1(+0%)	(9) Hackman 33/1, Half-brother to several winners and confirmed the promise of his debut when landing 5-runner maiden at Chester in May. Gave a good account of himself in the listed National Stakes at Sandown last month, brushed aside by a smart one but sticking to his task for third (length behind World of Darcy). Chester winner last month and a length behind World Of Darcy last time; others stronger.
22nd 22nd (14) (250/1 -67%) Magnificent Match	250/1(-67%)	(14) Magnificent Match 250/1, Foaled April 6. €11,000 yearling, 30,000 gns 2-y-o, Goken colt. Dam French 2-y-o 1m winner. Very tall order on debut. 30,000gns 2yo (May); faces a mountainous task on debut.
23rd 23rd (15) (3.5/1 +50%) Maximum Impact	3.5/1(+50%)	(15) Maximum Impact 3.5/1, From a good family and coped well with very deep ground when a 12-length winner on debut at Leicester in April. Upped in grade and improved when readily seeing off Action Point and 3 others over C&D last month. Surprisingly fitted with a tongue tie now but he sets the standard. 2-2 with latest win coming over C&D; big player; tongue-tie on.

LTO Selection:

18:10 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Aidan O'Brien has won three of the last eight renewals and his best chance of further success appears to rest with Johannes Brahms, who showed a willing attitude when making a winning debut over 6f at Navan last month. However, MAXIMUM IMPACT took his career tally to 2-2 when landing a conditions stakes here 49 days ago and that experience of this course may give him a vital edge with a first-time tongue-tie tried today. Barnwell Boy, who made all on debut at Goodwood last month, also enters calculations given that form has already been franked.

This has a very open feel to it, with JOHANNES BRAHMS just about the most appealing candidate for his powerful connections. The Naas race he won hasn't worked out brilliantly, but he overcame inexperience on that occasion and is sure to know more this time. Maximum Impact is just about the form pick but the application of a tongue tie on this unbeaten colt is a slight worry, so Barnwell Boy, a taking winner at Goodwood, is feared most. Supersonic Man might be the pick of those at longer odds.

Preference is for WORLD OF DARCY who was slammed by a smart stablemate in a Listed race at Sandown last time but still ran very well.

18:20 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (0.44/1 +52%) Theatre Honours	0.44/1(+52%)	(7) Theatre Honours 0.44/1, Kingman gelding. Runner-up both outings, most recently in 10-runner maiden at Leicester (8.2f, good) 15 days ago. Looked shade awkward on that occasion but sets a high standard nonetheless and has benefit of top claimer aboard. Sets a useful standard on his two runner-up efforts this term; strong claims upped in trip.
2 2nd (4) (5.5/1 +54%) Carbis Bay	5.5/1(+54%)	(4) Carbis Bay 5.5/1, Much better effort when second of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) on debut in February, pulling clear with the winner. Disappointing at Doncaster last time but worth another chance up in trip. Promising second here (1m) on debut but he was disappointing at Doncaster 19 days ago.
3 3rd (5) (50/1 -213%) Harappan	50/1(-213%)	(5) Harappan 50/1, Bayern colt. Dam US winner up to 8.5f (minor stakes and 2-y-o 5.5f winner). Not an obvious debut winner on paper. Has useful standard to aim at on debut and yard is 0-28 in novice events this year.
4 4th (9) (28/1 -75%) Loddon	28/1(-75%)	(9) Loddon 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, improved plenty from debut third of 14 in minor event at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 26 days ago, sticking to task. Back up in trip. Should progress again. Showed promise at Haydock but she needs another big jolt of progress back up in trip.
5th 5th (10) (100/1 +33%) Spiced Rum	100/1(+33%)	(10) Spiced Rum 100/1, Seahenge filly. Eleventh of 15 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f, 125/1) on debut 13 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Will make little appeal this side of handicaps. Triple-figure odds at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) on recent debut and she finished tailed off.
6th 6th (6) (6/1 -50%) Medieval Gold	6/1(-50%)	(6) Medieval Gold 6/1, Camelot colt. Well backed but badly needed experience when fifth of 6 in maiden at Chester (12.3f, soft) on debut 40 days ago. Likely to improve. Ran green at Chester last month and he should know much more this time; likely improver.
7th 7th (1) (10/1 -122%) Quantum Leap	10/1(-122%)	(1) Quantum Leap 10/1, New Approach gelding. 11/1, looked above average when winning 11-runner maiden at Southwell (12.1f) on debut, overcoming significant pace bias. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Off 7 months but should have more to offer. Made a good start when winning over 1m4f at Southwell in November; respected under penalty.
8th 8th (8) (200/1 -33%) Trickytrickytricky	200/1(-33%)	(8) Trickytrickytricky 200/1, Last in a maiden and a minor event at Chester. Impossible to fancy. Big prices and finished a tailed-off last of eight in his two runs at Chester last month.
9th 9th (2) (25/1 -56%) Lite And Airy	25/1(-56%)	(2) Lite And Airy 25/1, 15,000 gns foal, £62,000 yearling, Twilight Son gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Cupid's Glory and useful winner up to 8.5f Clinical. Has good pedigree but this looks a tough assignment on his belated debut.
10th 10th (3) (200/1 -33%) Alanine	200/1(-33%)	(3) Alanine 200/1, Didn't achieve much in point bumpers and was only seventh of 8 in maiden (300/1) at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago. Well held in two point bumpers and same story at 300-1 in a Catterick maiden last month.

LTO Selection:

18:20 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Even though Quantum Leap hasn't been seen since scoring on his racecourse debut at Southwell last November, he is very well-related and his dam is a half-sister to Group 1 winner Cutlass Bay, so there is likely more to come from him. However, THEATRE HONOURS has filled the runner-up spot on both career starts and Charlie Appleby's inmate is taken to benefit from stepping up in trip. The class-dropping Medieval Gold is another of interest.

Runner-up on both previous outings, Godolphin's THEATRE HONOURS has shown a level of form which typically would be good enough to win a race of this nature and despite looking a shade awkward under pressure last time, he's taken to go one better and get off the mark. Quantum Leap impressed on the clock when making a winning debut last year and is highly respected after an absence, whilst Medieval Gold is surely better than he was able to show at Chester.

This can go to THEATRE HONOURS who sets a useful standard on his two runner-up efforts and is open to progress on this step up in trip.

18:25 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (0.4/1 +67%) Pink In The Park	0.4/1(+67%)	(7) Pink In The Park 0.4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 8/13, didn't need to improve to win 18-runner maiden hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) 46 days ago, pushed out. Stable in good form. Sets a good standard. Consistent sort; won Cork maiden hurdle latest but needs progress to land this.
2 2nd (1) (4/1 -14%) Barry Lyndon	4/1(-14%)	(1) Barry Lyndon 4/1, Promising individual. Won 16-runner maiden hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 29 days ago, going clear. May well do better. Surprise debut winner; form not done any favours since but won well and should improve.
3 3rd (6) (14/1 -250%) Je T'ai Porte	14/1(-250%)	(6) Je T'ai Porte 14/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in May. 14/1, last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 22 days ago. Winner at Clonmel but tailed off on h'cap debut latest; bit to find on form.
4 4th (4) (8.5/1 +15%) Valleyoftheeagles	8.5/1(+15%)	(4) Valleyoftheeagles 8.5/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Third of 5 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft, 10/1) 17 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Improved from return to land Killarney maiden hurdle; not a bad run latest; may have a say.
5th 5th (3) (20/1 -43%) Pro Bono	20/1(-43%)	(3) Pro Bono 20/1, Fair hurdler. 16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good) 19 days ago. Fairly modest performer on Flat but has bright future over hurdles after recent win.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (200/1 +20%) Homestead Ned	200/1(+20%)	(5) Homestead Ned 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1 and hooded, sixteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good) on NH debut 11 days ago. Showed nothing when 150-1 on debut and has a mountain to climb.

LTO Selection:

18:25 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

PINK IN THE PARK appeals in receipt of the mares' allowance. She was more than useful in bumpers and won her first hurdle race when last seen in Cork. It is worth noting that on her penultimate start she was third in a Grade 1 mares' novices' hurdle at Fairyhouse, so she looks attractively weighted with Kieran Callaghan claiming 7lb. Barry Lyndon must have a fair engine as he won a Punchestown maiden hurdle on debut without jumping particularly well. He is a contender. Ossifer Hops is in good form and will be hunting a cheque. Pro Bono and Valleyoftheeagles are others with chances.

Quite a useful novice in which PINK IN THE PARK, who was placed in a Fairyhouse Grade 1 before landing a Cork maiden, is taken to prove too strong for Barry Lyndon and Gordon Elliott's Ossifer Hops.

18:35 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (14/1 -75%) Dungar Glory	14/1(-75%)	(1) Dungar Glory 14/1, Course winner. 8/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in January, beaten over 1f out. Returns with yard in cracking form so interesting if market speaks in her favour here from reduced mark. Course winner; out of fom when last seen but over 7f; tough enough task on return.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 -9%) Bloomwithgrace	3/1(-9%)	(2) Bloomwithgrace 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 11 in minor event at Goodwood (8f, good to firm, 11/2) 12 days ago, running on. Longer trip worth exploring now and one to consider. Two good runs in 1m handicaps this year; new trip could spark something extra.
3 3rd (3) (5.5/1 +0%) Gareeb	5.5/1(+0%)	(3) Gareeb 5.5/1, Winner at Southwell in April. Last of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Musselburgh (9f, good to firm) 18 days ago, dropping away straight. Likely type to bounce back. Flopped last time but progressive beforehand; new trip; down in grade; contender.
4 4th (4) (2.5/1 +29%) Khinjani	2.5/1(+29%)	(4) Khinjani 2.5/1, Promising type. Very good third of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm, 12/1) 22 days ago, headway over 2f out and staying on. Shortlist material. Improved effort when 3rd on reappearance/handicap debut last month; unexposed.
5th 5th (6) (12/1 -20%) Emily's Eclipse	12/1(-20%)	(6) Emily's Eclipse 12/1, 12/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 77 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Cheekpieces on 1st time but she needs to step up again to figure. 7.5f maiden winner last summer; no progress since handicapping; now tried in cheekpieces.
6th 6th (5) (4.5/1 +36%) Anjo Bonita	4.5/1(+36%)	(5) Anjo Bonita 4.5/1, Creditable second of 6 in maiden at Haydock (10.2f, good, 11/1) 27 days ago, no match for winner. Consistency very hard to knock now attentions switch to handicaps and expected to give another good account. Consistent in novice/maiden company; big run expected on handicap debut.
7th 7th (7) (9/1 +0%) Violeta	9/1(+0%)	(7) Violeta 9/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft, 11/1) 30 days ago, shaken up 2f out and keeping on. Longer trip needs to bring about some improvement now. Series of good runs this year and she could benefit from the new, longer trip.
8th 8th (8) (25/1 -14%) Kittykarma	25/1(-14%)	(8) Kittykarma 25/1, 50/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Still has time to improve but the visor didn't help at Redcar latest; others appeal more.

LTO Selection:

18:35 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Bloomwithgrace ran to a similar level as his seasonal debut when runner-up in a fillies' novice at Goodwood recently and may find a 2lb rise on this return to handicap company leaves her vulnerable. Although Tom Dascombe's charge still enters calculations, KHINJANI makes most appeal. The daughter of Sir Percy offered something to work with when staying on into third on her return to action at Redcar last month, while handicap debutant Anjo Bonita arrives in good heart and completes the shortlist.

KHINJANI was noted doing her best work at the finish when third behind a similarly unexposed pair on return/handicap debut at Redcar 3 weeks ago and, with further progress in the offing, she could well be the answer. Bloomwithgrace, now stepped up in trip, and Dungar Glory are others fancied to be in the mix.

Khinjani still has more to come but ANJO BONITA may be able to get off the mark now her attentions are switched to handicaps.

18:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (3.33/1 +5%) Bashful	3.33/1(+5%)	(3) Bashful 3.33/1, Won 5-runner handicap (9/2) at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 45 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip and well in the mix again. Back to winning form at Hamilton last month; no problem with longer trip and considered.
2 2nd (4) (16/1 +43%) Tahasun	16/1(+43%)	(4) Tahasun 16/1, 14/1, last of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Has failed to beat a rival in her last three starts so has a bit to prove for now.
3 3rd (2) (11/1 +21%) Sagauteur	11/1(+21%)	(2) Sagauteur 11/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm, 18/1), slowly away. Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs to hit the ground running. Makes stable debut and lower in weights than for both wins last year; tongue-tie on.
4 4th (8) (25/1 +11%) Danielsflyer	25/1(+11%)	(8) Danielsflyer 25/1, Course winner. Latest win here in March. 40/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm) 36 days ago, not seen to best effect. Not discounted. Dual course winner, but hasn't shone in two previous attempts over this far.
5th 5th (1) (4.5/1 +31%) Irish Flame	4.5/1(+31%)	(1) Irish Flame 4.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. 7/1, fifth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f), running on. Off 141 days. Makes handicap debut. Can give a good account. 1m winner here and bred to appreciate the longer trip on handicap debut; watch market.
6th 6th (7) (8/1 -100%) Cavalluccio	8/1(-100%)	(7) Cavalluccio 8/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. 10/11, fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 22 days ago, not ideally placed. Can make presence felt. Two wins on the AW in the spring and has continued to run consistently well since.
7th 7th (5) (2/1 -6%) Vitralite	2/1(-6%)	(5) Vitralite 2/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Yarmouth in April. 2/1, solid third of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Holds good claims off the same mark. Running well since returning from Hong Kong but has stamina to prove.
8th 8th (6) (7/1 +36%) Flag Of Truth	7/1(+36%)	(6) Flag Of Truth 7/1, 14/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Can go well again. Only beaten a neck over 1m here last month, but this trip has looked too far for him.

LTO Selection:

18:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Sagauteur is noteworthy returning for a new yard off 3lb lower than his last winning mark, while support for Vitralite would be compelling, given he has held his form since returning to the UK (from Hong Kong) and is worth a try over this new trip. However, this could be a good time to catch BASHFUL, who has more proven stamina than most and has potential for further progression on his first start back after a wind operation.

A tight-knit handicap in which in-form VITRALITE rates just the pick at the weights and is fancied to bag a third success of 2023. Cavalluccio wasn't seen to best effect when fourth at Lingfield last time and rates the chief threat, although Flag of Truth and Irish Flame can't be ruled out either.

It may be worth taking a chance with SAGAUTEUR who has won fresh before and is lower in the weights than for both wins last year.

18:58 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (6.5/1 +7%) Mousey Brown	6.5/1(+7%)	(4) Mousey Brown 6.5/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Open to progress. Point winner, obtained hurdling experience before winning a 2m4f bumper at this venue.
2 2nd (3) (4.5/1 +50%) Miss Fourie	4.5/1(+50%)	(3) Miss Fourie 4.5/1, Promising individual. 7/2, fourth of 19 in novice hurdle at Cork (17f, good to soft) on hurdles bow. Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Should progress. Useful form in bumpers, fair debut over hurdles last August, has changed stable.
3 3rd (8) (7/1 +68%) Cullagh Pride	7/1(+68%)	(8) Cullagh Pride 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Hooded for 1st time, third of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft, 80/1) 26 days ago. Merits consideration. Soundly beaten in two bumpers, major improvement when third on hurdling debut at Limerick.
4 4th (11) (28/1 -12%) Sarah Beara	28/1(-12%)	(11) Sarah Beara 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 15 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Tramore (21.1f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. Placed on her last two starts in points, fifth on hurdling debut at Tramore but beaten 24l.
5th 5th (5) (2.5/1 -11%) Notkeepinyagoing	2.5/1(-11%)	(5) Notkeepinyagoing 2.5/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. One win from 2 runs last season. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Should be up to making presence felt. Won a bumper at Galway last September by 13l, no show in Grade 2 contest at Aintree.
6th 6th (2) (9/1 -227%) Kiss My Lucky Egg	9/1(-227%)	(2) Kiss My Lucky Egg 9/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. Well-beaten twelfth of 16 to Queens Gamble in listed bumper (15/2) at Cheltenham (16.4f, good). Off 7 months. Starts out over hurdles at an ordinary level. Player. Joined this stable after debut win at Newton Abbot, ran in two Listed bumpers after that.
7th 7th (9) (12/1 +45%) Latest Model	12/1(+45%)	(9) Latest Model 12/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. 7/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has plenty of handicap experience, good run at Clonmel three starts ago, needs to improve.
8th 8th (7) (4.5/1 +31%) Apples In Winter	4.5/1(+31%)	(7) Apples In Winter 4.5/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. 15/2, good third of 18 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22f, good) 11 days ago. Prominent showing likely. Placed on heavy ground last winter, coped well with better going at Punchestown recently.
9th 9th (6) (125/1 +38%) Shoe String	125/1(+38%)	(6) Shoe String 125/1, First run since leaving N. Dooly when twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Kilbeggan (19.2f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 61 days ago. Lightly raced since debut bumper win in 2020, badly hampered at second on hurdling debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (14/1 +36%) Milajess	14/1(+36%)	(10) Milajess 14/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, good) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Not at her best in a handicap at Listowel last time, better judged on Clonmel second.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (16/1 +36%) Hazelhatch Lady	16/1(+36%)	(1) Hazelhatch Lady 16/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. One win from 2 runs last season. 12/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good) on hurdles bow, weakening before 3 out. Off 8 months. 33-1 winner of nine-runner C&D bumper last July, pulled-up on hurdling debut last October.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (125/1 +38%) Smallcashprize	125/1(+38%)	(12) Smallcashprize 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, fifteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22f, good) 11 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Completely tailed off at Punchestown last time, previously unseated twice in succession.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (125/1 +38%) Sweet Bonnie	125/1(+38%)	(13) Sweet Bonnie 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, fourteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (15.8f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Up in trip. Hampered a couple of times in Navan race in March, no apparent excuse at Tipperary.

LTO Selection:

18:58 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

NOTKEEPINYAGOING is of interest on hurdling debut. After winning her point-to-point, she switched to John McConnell and hacked up by 13 lengths in a mares' bumper at Galway last September. It shows the regard she is held in that she returned in April to contest a Grade 2 mares' bumper at Aintree. She finished out the back, but is sure to be well schooled for this discipline. The form of Cullagh Pride's third place in a mares' maiden hurdle at Limerick in May received a major boost when the winner followed up by 41 lengths at Kilbeggan on Monday evening. Mousey Brown landed a bumper at this track in May and the third home has since delivered to frank the form. On penultimate start, she took fourth over flights at Killarney and can improve upon that. Miss Fourie is coming off a long break, but has the ability to get in the mix on her first start for Peter Fahey. Apples In Winter is another with claims.

Those with hurdle experience don't set the bar that high so it may pay to focus on bumper winners KISS MY LUCKY EGG and Notkeepingyagoing, with a narrow preference for the former. Apples In Winter and Miss Fourie are others who should get involved.

Galway bumper winner NOTKEEPINYAGOING never showed in a Grade 2 contest at Aintree but may be hard to beat on hurdling debut

19:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (10/1 +17%) Tribal Hunter	10/1(+17%)	(6) Tribal Hunter 10/1, Thrice-raced winner. Fifth of 10 in minor event (4/1) at Newcastle (6f), met some trouble. Off 9 months. Makes handicap debut. 6f winner on turf last summer; gelded over the winter; moves into handicaps with potential.
(4) (12/1 +25%) She's Centimental	12/1(+25%)	(4) She's Centimental 12/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Fifth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 15 days ago. Progress has stalled the last twice; still something to prove on turf but not dismissed.
1 1st (1) (3/1 +14%) Mutaany	3/1(+14%)	(1) Mutaany 3/1, Fairly useful performer. Won 6f Brighton novice on final 2-y-o start and returned with a creditable second in heavy-ground Nottingham handicap. Excuses when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 5/1) 32 days ago. Can make presence felt. Brighton win last autumn looks solid; run okay twice this year; rain would help.
2 2nd (5) (3.33/1 -11%) Rock Of England	3.33/1(-11%)	(5) Rock Of England 3.33/1, 7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f, firm) 7 days ago, comfortably. Carries penalty. Expected to be bang there. Blinkers/return to 6f saw him bolt up from the front at Hamilton last week; respected.
3 3rd (2) (3/1 +0%) Another Baar	3/1(+0%)	(2) Another Baar 3/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 10/3) 10 days ago. Carries penalty. Player. 2 C&D wins this year & even more impressive over 5f at Beverley latest; still well treated.
4 4th (10) (28/1 -180%) Lily In The Jungle	28/1(-180%)	(10) Lily In The Jungle 28/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Below form 8 lengths fourth of 9 to Another Baar in handicap (5/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago. Three C&D wins to her name but no match for Another Baar last time and others are stronger.
5th 5th (3) (12/1 -20%) Wen Moon	12/1(-20%)	(3) Wen Moon 12/1, Course winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Pontefract in April. 7/2, fourth of 5 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 50 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. C&D winner; improved to win at Pontefract on return but backward step latest; headgear now.
6th 6th (9) (9/1 +18%) Wreck It Ryley	9/1(+18%)	(9) Wreck It Ryley 9/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 52 days ago. 20lb better off with Another Baar for a 1.25l defeat in April; flopped next time though.
7th 7th (8) (25/1 +24%) Brother Sebastian	25/1(+24%)	(8) Brother Sebastian 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Promise at two; looked in need of the run on his reappearance last month; unexposed.
8th 8th (7) (33/1 +0%) Hoof It Hoof It	33/1(+0%)	(7) Hoof It Hoof It 33/1, 25/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Well beaten in two runs for new stable; down in weights but with enough to prove.

LTO Selection:

19:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ANOTHER BAAR arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories having defied a 10lb rise for an impressive C&D success at Beverley last Sunday. He carries a 6lb penalty for that latest victory and may prove to be a tough nut to crack. Mutaany is worth another chance following a below-par effort at Newmarket in a contest that has worked out well, while others to consider include Tribal Hunter and Rock Of England.

ROCK OF ENGLAND confirmed the promise of his previous run when an easy winner at Hamilton last week and has obvious claims under a penalty. Mutaany had excuses at Newmarket and remains of interest, with hat-trick seeking Another Baar best of the others.

Rock Of England won well at Hamilton last week but he's up against another thriving rival in ANOTHER BAAR this time.

19:20 Newcastle Stakes (Class 3) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (2.5/1 -11%) Kylian	2.5/1(-11%)	(3) Kylian 2.5/1, Twice-raced maiden, better effort when second of 5 in minor event (4/9) at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Considered. Useful form in defeat on both starts; ought to win a race of this nature soon.
2 2nd (4) (8/1 -60%) Moonstone Boy	8/1(-60%)	(4) Moonstone Boy 8/1, Fair form when placed on all his three runs, second of 5 in maiden (5/4) at Hamilton (5f, good) 38 days ago. In the picture once more. Probably ran to useful level when second on last two outings; in the mix again.
3 3rd (2) (10/1 -11%) Blue Prince	10/1(-11%)	(2) Blue Prince 10/1, Highly promising sort who shaped very well when fifth of 8 in minor event (7/4) at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on debut 74 days ago, hampered 1f out then running on strongly. This son of Blue Point is open to significant improvement. Big player. Shaped with promise when fifth on debut, in a race that has worked out well.
4 4th (6) (1.25/1 +38%) Nariko	1.25/1(+38%)	(6) Nariko 1.25/1, Foaled May 7. €90,000 yearling, 600,000 gns 2-y-o. Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 5f winner Rumble Inthejungle, third in the Middle Park. Costly Breeze-Up purchase and looks a notable newcomer. Engaged 1.50 Thirsk Tuesday. Half-sister to a 2yo Group 3 winner and was sold for 600,000gns in April.
5th 5th (1) (5/1 +17%) Blue Force	5/1(+17%)	(1) Blue Force 5/1, Foaled April 7. 42,000 gns yearling, £220,000 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Rock of England. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart 1¼m winner Rydan. Interesting debutant. £220,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; half-brother to a 6f 2yo winner; looks very interesting on paper.

LTO Selection:

19:20 Newcastle Stakes (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Kylian is one to keep tabs on as he develops, while similar applies to Moonstone Boy, who has been consistent in his three previous outings and is certainly going the right way. However, Roger Varian introduces a highly appealing newcomer in the shape of BLUE FORCE, who went for 220,000 pounds at Goffs UK Breeze-Up in April and is taken to make a winning start to his career.

BLUE PRINCE made a highly encouraging debut when a strong-finishing fifth at Musselburgh and with lots of improvement on the cards Richard Fahey's Blue Point colt looks the way to go. Newcomers Nariko and Blue Force are both in very good hands and catch the eye on paper so merit lots of respect, especially if the market vibes are positive.

This selection is KYLIAN, who ran well in defeat on his first two starts, but he's certainly not the only appealing option.

19:28 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (6.5/1 +35%) Feet Of A Dancer	6.5/1(+35%)	(12) Feet Of A Dancer 6.5/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. 9/1, won 14-runner novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft) 108 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Seemed to have something to spare when winning a 2m maiden here in March, interesting.
2 2nd (11) (7.5/1 +46%) Buttons And Bows	7.5/1(+46%)	(11) Buttons And Bows 7.5/1, Course winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, good, 12/1) 18 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Two course wins, fair fourth here last month, failed to build on that at Tramore on latest.
3 3rd (9) (6.5/1 +7%) Hidalgo Des Mottes	6.5/1(+7%)	(9) Hidalgo Des Mottes 6.5/1, Good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 9/2) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Definite signs of progress on his last two starts and has one of the top riders aboard now.
4 4th (5) (33/1 +34%) Eagle Terrace	33/1(+34%)	(5) Eagle Terrace 33/1, Eighth of 14 in handicap chase (20/1) at Tramore (21.2f, good) 18 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Last five races have been over fences and have done nothing to advertise his chance.
5th 5th (13) (7.5/1 +6%) Inforapenny	7.5/1(+6%)	(13) Inforapenny 7.5/1, Creditable third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20.4f, good, 9/1) 19 days ago. Reserve 1. First reserve, definite chance with a little improvement from recent return at Down Royal.
6th 6th (2) (9/1 +64%) Cullaghs Star	9/1(+64%)	(2) Cullaghs Star 9/1, Course winner. 7/1, last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.6f, good). Off 12 months and betting may well prove the best guide here. Course maiden winner on heavy in 2021, tailed off only start last year, best watched now.
7th 7th (3) (7/1 +36%) Hurricane Darwin	7/1(+36%)	(3) Hurricane Darwin 7/1, Three wins from 7 runs last season. Below form fourth of 14 in minor event chase at Punchestown (25f, good to soft, 9/2) 53 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Veteran has shown that he retains a healthy appetite for racing in a range of events.
8th 8th (10) (11/1 +45%) The Great White	11/1(+45%)	(10) The Great White 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, soft). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Very hard to make a case for. Lacks a recent run but is potentially well-handicapped relative to his chase form.
9th 9th (6) (2/1 +64%) Jump The Shark	2/1(+64%)	(6) Jump The Shark 2/1, 7/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.6f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Remains a maiden but balance of his form in handicaps gives him sound claims once more. Has made the frame on all four handicap starts, beaten favourite twice but merits respect.
10th 10th (4) (28/1 -56%) Lord Gillygooley	28/1(-56%)	(4) Lord Gillygooley 28/1, 6/1, eighth of 11 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20f, good) 12 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers back on. Sole win came over 3m at Clonmel in September 2021, little to recommend since then.

LTO Selection:

19:28 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

ATIMETODREAM ran well on Limerick handicap debut and might progress from the run, which was her first for 145 days. Third to subsequent Grade 1 winner Irish Point last November in a race from which the sixth and ninth-horses subsequently won, she is proven at this distance, is ground-versatile and well-bred. Feet Of A Dancer, out of a flat Listed-placed dam, won a course maiden hurdle in March, from which the third and fifth-horses both subsequently won. She should compete but takes on older horses on handicap debut on reappearance. Recent course winner Away To Milan is 8lb higher today and while he steps up in distance, can get involved. Hidalgo Des Mottes also steps up in distance and ran well in two recent handicaps. Flat winner Rock On Pedro ran well on handicap debut and is somewhat unexposed over hurdles. Jump The Shark lacks a recent run while 13 year old Hurricane Darwin won his previous hurdle race last September. Reserves Inforapenny, Our Bobby and Kingston each has recent form.

ATIMETODREAM showed improved form and found only a thriving sort too strong on handicap debut at Limerick (19f) 26 days ago, running on late. This slightly longer trip promises to suit and she can go one place better. This is competitive however, with Jump The Shark, Rock On Pedro and Away To Milan heading up the dangers.

Joanna Walton's mount ATIMETODREAM is tipped to step up a place following her second on handicap debut at Limerick.

19:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (2.75/1 -38%) Knightswood	2.75/1(-38%)	(3) Knightswood 2.75/1, C&D winner in June. Creditable third of 6 at Thirsk since. Bold show likely for a leading stable in flying form. C&D winner on June 1 and perhaps subsequent run came too soon; not ruled out.
2 2nd (5) (5/1 +9%) Captain Kane	5/1(+9%)	(5) Captain Kane 5/1, Prolific from a low base in handicaps last year, winning 7 times up to 1½m. Unsuited by emphasis on speed when 1½ lengths fourth of 6 to Auld Toon Loon in handicap at Lingfield (1¼m, good to firm, 10/3) 11 days ago. Return to further in his favour. Ran well over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago and this step back up in trip is a positive.
3 3rd (6) (7.5/1 +38%) Strawman	7.5/1(+38%)	(6) Strawman 7.5/1, Course winner. 4/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (1¼m, good) 23 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip. Below last winning mark but doubts about current form and the step back up in trip.
4 4th (1) (9/1 +44%) Croeso Cymraeg	9/1(+44%)	(1) Croeso Cymraeg 9/1, Won this race last year. Good runner-up efforts first 2 outings this year and capable of bouncing back from a lesser run last time. Disappointing at Hamilton last time but won this last year and is entitled to respect.
5th 5th (4) (8/1 -23%) Auld Toon Loon	8/1(-23%)	(4) Auld Toon Loon 8/1, 5/2, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Lingfield (1¼m, good to firm) 11 days ago. 3 lb rise not too severe but this trip did look to stretch him on previous attempt. Recent 1m2f winner; faded over 1m4f previously but is open to further improvement.
6th 6th (2) (3/1 +14%) Zimmerman	3/1(+14%)	(2) Zimmerman 3/1, Three wins last year. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (13f, good, 9/2) 45 days ago. Ought to be competitive again. Solid efforts the last twice; bang there if conditions suit (slow ground seems preferable).
\|RR\| \|RR\| (7) (6.5/1 +0%) Arrange	6.5/1(+0%)	(7) Arrange 6.5/1, Stepped up on reappearance when second of 4 in handicap (6/1) at Hamilton (13f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Needs considering. Back to form when second of four at Hamilton and perhaps cheekpieces will eke out extra.

LTO Selection:

19:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ZIMMERMAN has produced two solid efforts in defeat this season, with a runner-up effort at Thirsk backed up with a fourth at Hamilton, and the four-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to get back to winning ways. Knightswood won here on his penultimate start and commands respect, while Auld Toon Loon could have more to offer having got off the mark at Haydock last time.

A tight handicap in which a chance is taken on first-time cheekpieces giving ARRANGE a bit extra. Knightswood returns to the scene of his win at the start of the month and is second choice ahead of Captain Kane, who should benefit from the return to 1½m.

C&D winner CAPTAIN KANE kept on for a good fourth of six behind Auld Toon Loon over 1m2f 11 days ago and can come out on top.

19:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +40%) East End Girl	2/1(+40%)	(1) East End Girl 2/1, Course winner. 9/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and can go well again. Goodwood fifth latest was better than the bare facts; 1m4f winner on sole visit here.
2 2nd (2) (2.25/1 -20%) Big Cheese	2.25/1(-20%)	(2) Big Cheese 2.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Second at Pontefract on return (good form) but only fifth of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Beverley (12.1f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Could be worth another chance. Beverley fifth latest when run perhaps came too soon; worth a try at 2m; mark unchanged.
3 3rd (4) (5/1 -100%) Bonne Vitesse	5/1(-100%)	(4) Bonne Vitesse 5/1, Cosily won 8-runner handicap (15/2) at Ripon (16f, heavy) 40 days ago. Merits serious consideration despite a 4 lb rise. 2m Ripon winner off 4lb lower latest (soft); live claims in far from a strong 0-75.
4 4th (3) (2.5/1 +44%) Highlighter	2.5/1(+44%)	(3) Highlighter 2.5/1, 5/2, creditable fourth of 5 in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago, having run of race. In the picture. Didn't see out 1m6f on the front end (steady fractions) latest; all Tapeta runs over 7f.

LTO Selection:

19:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Bonne Vitesse was good value for the winning margin at Ripon last month and is respected off just 4lb higher. However, her previous all-weather form leaves a little to be desired and she is taken on with EAST END GIRL, who was victorious on her last visit to this track. As is the case with the selection, Big Cheese has the scope to improve in first-time cheekpieces and is also feared.

All of the quartet can be given a chance but BONNE VITESSE had a little up her sleeve when going in at Ripon last time out and can follow up at the chief expense of the in-form Highlighter.

Likely turned out too quickly last time, BIG CHEESE can bounce back on this 2m/Tapeta debut at the expense of Bonne Vitesse.

19:58 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (6/1 -9%) Gotthenod	6/1(-9%)	(2) Gotthenod 6/1, Course winner. Second of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (24f, good to soft, 28/1) 21 days ago. Respected. Course winner; struggling prior to a return to form here latest; up 2lb but well treated.
2 2nd (4) (4.5/1 -13%) Florey Spud	4.5/1(-13%)	(4) Florey Spud 4.5/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20f, good to soft, 15/2) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly. Hit the crossbar in 3 of his last 6 starts; best form on good and could do without rain.
3 3rd (1) (10/1 +17%) Emir De Rots	10/1(+17%)	(1) Emir De Rots 10/1, Good third of 16 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Clonmel (19.1f, soft) 41 days ago, finishing well. Back up in trip. Won claiming hurdle in September; generally consistent since; yet to show best form at 3m.
4 4th (9) (10/1 +0%) Dinoland	10/1(+0%)	(9) Dinoland 10/1, 13/2, creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, good) 18 days ago. Consistent this term but needs to find improvement for the step up in trip here.
5th 5th (5) (6/1 -71%) More Info	6/1(-71%)	(5) More Info 6/1, 12/1, improved to win 16-runner handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Player. Missed 2022; improved with each run this year; up 7lb for recent win but unexposed at 3m.
6th 6th (3) (5/1 -25%) Whatsyourstatus	5/1(-25%)	(3) Whatsyourstatus 5/1, 13/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Clonmel (20f, good) 12 days ago, kept up to work. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back up in trip. Shortlist material. Shown little since 2021 before winning over fences 12 days ago; 4lb lower; effective at 3m.
7th 7th (6) (7.5/1 +38%) Cocoplum	7.5/1(+38%)	(6) Cocoplum 7.5/1, Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at this course (24f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Merits consideration. 0-12 but running well in defeat; work to do to turn form around with Gotthenod.
8th 8th (7) (25/1 +24%) Gelee Blanche	25/1(+24%)	(7) Gelee Blanche 25/1, First run since leaving W. P. Mullins when eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft, 20/1) 32 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Won twice in 2021 for Willie Mullins but all her best form is at 2m4f.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (10/1 +17%) General Clermont	10/1(+17%)	(10) General Clermont 10/1, Unreliable type. 11/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ran out in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20f, good to soft) 8 days ago. 28-race maiden and beaten a long way out at Sligo last week; best watched back up in trip.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (12/1 +64%) Paidi's Passion	12/1(+64%)	(8) Paidi's Passion 12/1, 18/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Off the last summer; fell on last week's return and may need this outing.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (16/1 +36%) Turbojet	16/1(+36%)	(12) Turbojet 16/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. Fell in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft, 8/1) 47 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Losing run since 2020; placed this time last year but badly out of form in recent times.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (25/1 -25%) She's Tobias	25/1(-25%)	(11) She's Tobias 25/1, Unreliable individual. Refused to race in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Sligo (20f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive. Looks risky having been tailed off on yard bow before refusing to race at Sligo last week.

LTO Selection:

19:58 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

WHATSYOURSTATUS was a well-backed winner from rated 106 over fences recently and while he requires a sound surface, little rain is forecast and looks well treated reverting to hurdles. Capable on his day, a reproduction of his Clonmel win would give him every chance over a suitable staying distance. More Info is ground-versatile and suited by staying distances. She is 7lb higher than when winning at Kilbeggan but should give the selection a race. Five-time winner Gotthenod was second here last month (Cocoplum finished fourth) but her rating has crept back up 2lb and today's rider claims 2lb less. Florey Spud is a 16-race maiden but goes well on good ground and wasn't beaten far at Sligo recently. Dinoland showed some improvement in an ordinary maiden recently.

WHATSYOURSTATUS isn't the most consistent, but he scored over fences 12 days ago and is 4 lb lower back over hurdles. More Info and Gotthenod are others to consider.

WHATSYOURSTATUS got his head back in front over fences last time and is well handicapped from his lower hurdle mark

20:10 Ripon Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (7.5/1 -173%) Made Of Lir	7.5/1(-173%)	(7) Made Of Lir 7.5/1, Modest filly. 33/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) on Monday. Not out of this if bouncing back on this quick return to action. Two AW wins for former yard; slow start for this one but more promise the last twice.
2 2nd (1) (5.5/1 +21%) Flavius Titus	5.5/1(+21%)	(1) Flavius Titus 5.5/1, C&D winner. 16/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago. Yet to get going this season but this is a drop in class. Tongue tie added. C&D winner last September; not fired in two runs this year but this is weaker.
3 3rd (2) (3.33/1 +39%) Ginato	3.33/1(+39%)	(2) Ginato 3.33/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 22/1) 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. This is an easier assignment. Out of sorts for a while and risky despite dropping into a classified event.
4 4th (3) (2/1 +64%) Gullane One	2/1(+64%)	(3) Gullane One 2/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago. Two C&D wins to his name; only run to form once from four starts this year; respected.
5th 5th (9) (14/1 -75%) Zebadaay	14/1(-75%)	(9) Zebadaay 14/1, Poor gelding. 16/1 and visored for first time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Has run creditably in headgear the last twice; still low mileage and claims in this field.
6th 6th (6) (12/1 -60%) Bedazzling	12/1(-60%)	(6) Bedazzling 12/1, Modest filly. 15/2, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Of interest on her Catterick run prior to that. Big chance on her 2yo form but it's been a struggle for this yard in 2023; risky.
7th 7th (8) (14/1 +22%) Wrenegade Lad	14/1(+22%)	(8) Wrenegade Lad 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for first time, last of 17 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft, 50/1) 75 days ago. Low mileage but plenty to prove after two comprehensive defeats this season.
8th 8th (4) (22/1 +27%) Lady Ziana	22/1(+27%)	(4) Lady Ziana 22/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. 40/1, last of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 21 days ago, hampered. Down in trip. 0-29 and dropping to 6f for the first time not sure to spark improvement.
9th 9th (5) (18/1 -100%) Azaim	18/1(-100%)	(5) Azaim 18/1, Poor gelding. 28/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, third of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Offered a bit more back at 6f 19 days ago; unexposed as a sprinter; chance in this field.

LTO Selection:

20:10 Ripon Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

AZAIM finished a creditable third over this trip at Carlisle earlier this month and Michael Dods' inmate must hold every chance of being in the mix now in classified stakes company. He shaped as if further progression could be on the cards and is fancied to get the better of Zebadaay, who finished a fair fifth, also at Carlisle, on his most recent run. Bedazzling completes the shortlist,

Hard to make a compelling case for any of these and GINATO is hardly a winning machine, but this does represent a drop in class. Flavius Titus should be spot on fitness-wise and he's a threat, along with Gullane One.

A few possible revivers but GULLANE ONE has conditions to suit and is marginally preferred to Azaim.

20:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (14/1 -40%) Pop Favorite	14/1(-40%)	(12) Pop Favorite 14/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 4/1) 27 days ago, not ideally placed. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021, though. Career-low mark and has won here before; not always minded to help his rider these days.
2 2nd (1) (5.5/1 +0%) Ghost Rider	5.5/1(+0%)	(1) Ghost Rider 5.5/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. 7f novice winner here in winter 2021; poor at Ripon latest, but new career-low mark now.
3 3rd (5) (10/1 +17%) Cusack	10/1(+17%)	(5) Cusack 10/1, Course winner. Latest win here in March. Last of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good, 17/2) 23 days ago so needs to bounce back. More effective over further now (dual 1m2f winner here); 2lb above his last winning mark.
4 4th (8) (12/1 -50%) Bold Territories	12/1(-50%)	(8) Bold Territories 12/1, Course winner. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy, 9/2) 41 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Back to a winning mark and effective over trip and surface; turn appears to be nearing.
5th 5th (10) (66/1 -65%) Mekbat	66/1(-65%)	(10) Mekbat 66/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 33/1) 22 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Saw out 1m okay on final 2022 start; have to hope his return run last month was needed.
6th 6th (3) (1.88/1 +46%) Squeezebox	1.88/1(+46%)	(3) Squeezebox 1.88/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (11/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Enters calculations. Yarmouth win upped to 1m latest despite refusing to settle; big player off same mark.
7th 7th (4) (7/1 +13%) Eleven Eleven	7/1(+13%)	(4) Eleven Eleven 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 9/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D record of 12412 and will appreciate this switch back from turf; usually takes a grip.
8th 8th (9) (14/1 -27%) Inexplicable	14/1(-27%)	(9) Inexplicable 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Fair fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 6/1) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Has to be taken seriously off an easing mark. Par performance at Wolverhampton latest, but less persuasive over galloping tracks.
9th 9th (7) (9/1 +18%) Yeeeaah	9/1(+18%)	(7) Yeeeaah 9/1, First run since leaving Michael Dods when creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Ayr (8f, firm) 8 days ago, hampered. Makes tapeta debut. Needs considering. Quickly out to consolidate form of last week's stable/seasonal debut; untried on Tapeta.
10th 10th (2) (12/1 -71%) Old News	12/1(-71%)	(2) Old News 12/1, Course winner. Below-par fourth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good, 5/1) 50 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Track is fine, galloping 1m test likewise; no impact on first drop to a Class 6 latest.
11th 11th (11) (80/1 +20%) Secret Daay	80/1(+20%)	(11) Secret Daay 80/1, 125/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time with work to do. Yet to offer much since 19-month absence; 1m trip asks a new question; cheekpieces added.
12th 12th (6) (22/1 +0%) Rumnotred	22/1(+0%)	(6) Rumnotred 22/1, 33/1, fading sixth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good) 23 days ago, hampered. Not discounted back in trip. Perhaps better at 7f than further, but not as persuasive as some here either way.

LTO Selection:

20:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

SQUEEZEBOX proved well suited by a step up in trip when winning at Yarmouth last Wednesday. Michael Appleby's gelding, who escapes a penalty for that success, remains open to further progress and might be capable of following up if handling the switch to synthetics. Old News shaped with promise on his return from a short break and would have to enter calculations from 5lb below his last winning mark, while Inexplicable appeals most of the remainder.

Little to choose between the principals here but INEXPLICABLE is taken to bag a second success of 2023 now he is easing in the weights. Course winner Bold Territories must enter calculations too, while recent Yarmouth scorer Squeezebox also needs factoring into this competitive handicap.

Unexposed at 1m, last-time Yarmouth winner SQUEEZEBOX (nap) is hard to oppose off the same mark. Bold Territories is second choice.

20:28 Wexford NH Flat Race 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (16/1 +11%) Walmix	16/1(+11%)	(10) Walmix 16/1, Hooded, fourth of 10 in bumper (16/1) at Tramore (16.6f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. Stayed on for 4th when beaten 10l behind Barton Snow latest; entitled to build on that.
2 2nd (12) (66/1 -65%) Sadies Diamond	66/1(-65%)	(12) Sadies Diamond 66/1, Diamond Boy filly. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Stellar Notion. Fair pedigree but this may be beyond her on debut.
3 3rd (3) (1.62/1 +46%) Down Around	1.62/1(+46%)	(3) Down Around 1.62/1, Remains a maiden after 7 bumper runs. 2/1, good second of 14 in bumper at this course (20f, good to soft) 21 days ago, just failing. Sets a pretty high standard. Career best on return and only beaten a short head here latest; not sure to appreciate 2m.
4 4th (5) (7/1 +36%) Royal Moon	7/1(+36%)	(5) Royal Moon 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form third of 10 in bumper at Tramore (16.6f, good, 7/4) 19 days ago. Promise in maiden hurdles; not as good in bumpers on faster ground since; may need further.
5th 5th (9) (66/1 +34%) Tubberadora	66/1(+34%)	(9) Tubberadora 66/1, Sixth of 8 in bumper (33/1) at Clonmel (18.5f, soft) on NH debut. Off 15 months. Tailed off when 33s on debut and likely to need this after 456 days off.
6th 6th (8) (12/1 +25%) Toonagh Warrior	12/1(+25%)	(8) Toonagh Warrior 12/1, Fourth of 16 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 66/1) 40 days ago. Back on track with distant bumper 4th latest but this requires more.
7th 7th (1) (3.33/1 -122%) Barons Revenge	3.33/1(-122%)	(1) Barons Revenge 3.33/1, Tongue strap on, eighth of 16 in bumper (9/1) at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) on debut 53 days ago, denied a clear run. Has to be capable of better given yard he represents. 9-1 when a well held 8th on debut; in good hands and likely capable of better.
8th 8th (2) (3.5/1 +30%) Barton Snow	3.5/1(+30%)	(2) Barton Snow 3.5/1, Winner in points and best effort in bumpers when second of 10 in bumper at Tramore (16.6f, good, 7/1) 19 days ago, travelling with purpose. Point winner; highly encouraging return to Rules when beaten a neck latest; could progress.
9th 9th (4) (25/1 +24%) Henry Danger	25/1(+24%)	(4) Henry Danger 25/1, Asian Heights gelding. Dam poor maiden over jumps (stayed 3m). Asian Heights gelding; dam long-standing maiden; yard 1-18 in bumpers last 5 years.
10th 10th (6) (100/1 +33%) The Shantou King	100/1(+33%)	(6) The Shantou King 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy, 80/1) 76 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Cheekpieces on for first time. Tailed off in bumper debut; failed to complete twice since; needs progress; cheekpieces on.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (28/1 +15%) Three Clean Sheets	28/1(+15%)	(7) Three Clean Sheets 28/1, €3,000 3-y-o, Zebedee gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners on Flat, including smart 7f-1m winner Mont Ras. Dam ran once on Flat in France. More of a Flat pedigree and this looks tough on debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (50/1 -150%) Indiana Jolie	50/1(-150%)	(13) Indiana Jolie 50/1, Sans Frontieres mare. Dam, ran twice in bumpers, out of hurdle/chase winner up to 3m Orthez. RESERVE. Sans Frontieres mare who may need further than this; reserve.

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20:28 Wexford NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

There was nothing exciting about BARONS REVENGE's debut but he is well bred and, crucially, represents a yard in unstoppable form. Out of a bumper/hurdle winning half-sister to his trainer's Irish Gold Cup winner Kempes and from Harzand's first crop, he was second-string and tongue-tied for Punchestown festival debut and faded tamely. However it is notable connections are persevering with another bumper which suggests he has improved. Down Around stayed well when finishing second over 2m4f here last month and while his overall profile is useful, was himself soundly enough beaten (by six lengths) in a Punchestown festival bumper and remains vulnerable to progressive types. Point-to-point winner Barton Snow ran well in a Tramore bumper recently (Royal Moon was third and Walmix stayed on for a never-nearer fourth) and has claims but is also vulnerable to unexposed horses. Second reserve Master Splinter is a dual point-to-point winner and has some useful recent hurdles form.

DOWN AROUND has garnered plenty of experience in bumpers and judged on his last couple of runs, he's ready to win in this sphere. Barton Snow and Royal Moon are threats but it wouldn't come as a major surprise were Barons Revenge to show much-improved form and give the selection most to think about.

This can go the way of BARTON SNOW who was only narrowly denied at Tramore last time in a race where the front two pulled clear

20:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (4/1 +43%) Ecclesiastical	4/1(+43%)	(6) Ecclesiastical 4/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving T. G. McCourt and fifth of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago wasn't devoid of promise. Task is to now build on that. Didn't run badly on last week's stable debut; sharper for the run and well drawn; claims.
2 2nd (8) (16/1 -33%) Golden Prosperity	16/1(-33%)	(8) Golden Prosperity 16/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 17/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive for win purposes. Doesn't always deliver finishing effort that looks likely; maiden status to remain intact.
3 3rd (3) (3.33/1 +33%) Canaria Prince	3.33/1(+33%)	(3) Canaria Prince 3.33/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Thirsk (5f, good) 12 days ago. Not taken lightly now he's 2 lb below last winning mark. Running well this summer, including here, and looks one of the likelier winners.
4 4th (4) (7/1 -27%) Hot Scoop	7/1(-27%)	(4) Hot Scoop 7/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Third of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago, though a shade better than the result having been forced to switch. Visor back on. Now below last winning mark. More encouraging signs the last twice, including last week's 3rd; in the mix with a repeat.
5th 5th (1) (5.5/1 -57%) Golden Gal	5.5/1(-57%)	(1) Golden Gal 5.5/1, 5/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 6 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Was trapped out wide a touch and while she's been nudged up 2 lb, she remains of interest. Catterick regular who has been running well in defeat this season; each-way claims.
6th 6th (9) (5.5/1 +73%) Hard Solution	5.5/1(+73%)	(9) Hard Solution 5.5/1, Course winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 50/1) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. On losing run and not hit top form for new yard this year; vulnerable for the win again.
7th 7th (2) (8/1 +11%) James Watt	8/1(+11%)	(2) James Watt 8/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good, 16/1) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Blinkers back on and he lurks on a very dangerous mark these days. Conditions to suit and latest run more encouraging; work to do with Canaria Prince.
8th 8th (7) (11/1 -57%) Cheyenne Nation	11/1(-57%)	(7) Cheyenne Nation 11/1, 9/2, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 16 days ago, going with zest. 0-10 but he's threatened a few times this season; could still be capable of better.
9th 9th (11) (33/1 -32%) Northern Chancer	33/1(-32%)	(11) Northern Chancer 33/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 22/1) 29 days ago. Unplaced in nine starts; not sure where the requisite improvement is coming from.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (22/1 -100%) Primo	22/1(-100%)	(5) Primo 22/1, 9/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 44 days ago. Recent turf form not quite as compelling. Back to a handy mark and latest run was more promising; not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

20:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Only denied by three-quarters of a length when finishing third at Southwell on his most recent run, Primo rates a big player on the pick of his form. However, a 2lb drop from CANARIA PRINCE's latest outing could be what it takes for him to progress and Tim Easterby's five-year-old rates the one to beat. Golden Gal and Hot Scoop are others worthy of consideration.

This could be a reasonable race for the grade with several of these lurking on a dangerous mark. None more so than, HOT SCOOP, who would have finished even closer at Nottingham last week with a clear run. Canaria Prince and Golden Gal are a couple of threats.

Although he's yet to win this year, CANARIA PRINCE (nap) has been threatening and his latest Thirsk third can be marked up.

20:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (14/1 -27%) Mcqueen	14/1(-27%)	(6) Mcqueen 14/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, soon back on track when fifth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Can give his running again. Never getting there in time at Yarmouth latest (6f) and remains winless below 1m.
2 2nd (8) (8.5/1 +6%) Variety Island	8.5/1(+6%)	(8) Variety Island 8.5/1, Sixteen runs since his sole win (at this C&D) back in 2021. 8/1, not discredited when fifth of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago. May just be vulnerable once more. C&D scorer off 4lb higher in October 2021; close fifth in 7f race not run to suit latest.
3 3rd (5) (7/1 +7%) Yaahobby	7/1(+7%)	(5) Yaahobby 7/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, firm, 13/2) 7 days ago, though raced out on the wing. Could bounce back with good-value claimer back on board. Drops to 0-55 company for the first time, and he's respected back over 6f on Tapeta.
4 4th (4) (7/1 -8%) Enderman	7/1(-8%)	(4) Enderman 7/1, With cheekpieces back on, best effort of the year when second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy, 10/3) 40 days ago. Major player running off the same mark. Long losing run, but two near misses this term both came over galloping 6f (one C&D).
5th 5th (2) (7.5/1 +17%) Fantasy Navigator	7.5/1(+17%)	(2) Fantasy Navigator 7.5/1, After 7 months off, ran no sort of race when last of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy, 7/1) 40 days ago. Has dropped further in the weights, but will need to leave latest effort well behind. 7lb below mark of Kempton 6f win this time last year; others arrive in better heart.
6th 6th (13) (11/1 +45%) Darker	11/1(+45%)	(13) Darker 11/1, Not seen to best effect when sixth of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good, 22/1) 23 days ago, not ideally drawn. Needs to find more, though. Note quite seen out 7f the last twice; plenty of encouragement on breeding for sprints.
7th 7th (9) (18/1 -80%) Joshua R	18/1(-80%)	(9) Joshua R 18/1, Dual course winner (5f), with latest success here in January. Shaped as if in back in form after 10 weeks off when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, 8/1) 44 days ago. Needs to build on his latest effort. Better than bare form when back on track here last month; last 16 races all over 5f.
8th 8th (12) (16/1 -60%) Kraken Florida	16/1(-60%)	(12) Kraken Florida 16/1, Off the mark at this C&D in February and again ran well when third of 8 in minor event (10/3) here the following month, despite having been very slowly away. Could be thereabouts with cheekpieces reapplied. Win and near third in C&D classifieds the last twice (blew start latest); fair claims.
9th 9th (1) (9/1 -6%) Quercus	9/1(-6%)	(1) Quercus 9/1, Produced a career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 11 days ago, making all. Respected as he drops back down in grade. Another Catterick 6f win latest; down from 0-70 class, but yet to shine on Tapeta.
10th 10th (14) (33/1 -32%) Mutabaahy	33/1(-32%)	(14) Mutabaahy 33/1, Course winner. Latest success at Wolverhampton in May. Run best excused when eighth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago, jockey having trouble with blindfold leaving the stalls. Others still preferred. Last eight wins on this surface, but over 5f; 7l behind Beast Of Burden last month (C&D).
11th 11th (7) (28/1 +15%) Sydney Bay	28/1(+15%)	(7) Sydney Bay 28/1, In change of headgear after 9 months off (had wind op), last of 15 in handicap (18/1) at Thirsk (6f, good) 12 days ago. Has enough to prove at present. Chance on form of C&D 2yo novice second in 2021, but last of 15 on this month's return.
12th 12th (10) (50/1 +0%) Roman Blaze	50/1(+0%)	(10) Roman Blaze 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 25/1, failed to build on promise of previous run when eighth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Too slowly away dropped to 5f latest; useful mark next to previous best, but work to do.
13th 13th (3) (2.25/1 +63%) Macho Pride	2.25/1(+63%)	(3) Macho Pride 2.25/1, Course winner. Long time without a win, but continued positive start for current yard when second of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, firm, 13/2) 7 days ago. Can give another good account. C&D second to Beast Of Burden last month and three podiums out of three since; chance.

LTO Selection:

20:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

MACHO PRIDE bumped into an improver when filling the runner-up spot at Hamilton last time and, though Ruth Carr's gelding doesn't have the most inspiring of strike-rates, this looks a good opportunity to go one better. The son of Camacho is fancied to take advantage of a sliding handicap mark and is, perhaps crucially, drawn high. Beast Of Burden should appreciate the return to an artificial surface and is considered, along with Enderman.

With cheekpieces reapplied, ENDERMAN turned in his best performance of the year when runner-up at Nottingham last time and he can build on that effort to get back to winning ways. Heading the list of dangers is last-time-out winner Quercus, while Macho Pride and Kraken Florida also merit consideration.

Down to the trip his dam won nine over (RPR 114), DARKER is worth chancing ahead of Yaahobby and Macho Pride.

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Tomform Wednesday 21st June 2023

Races & Results Wednesday 21st June 2023

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13:35 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Hamilton Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Hamilton Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:09 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Hamilton Stakes (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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17:19 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:26 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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17:35 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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17:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:55 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow